Walla Walla East, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Walla Walla East: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Walla Walla East and Walla Walla County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Walla Walla County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Walla Walla County compares with Washington
Walla Walla County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walla Walla County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walla Walla County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.1% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Walla Walla County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Walla Walla County at a glance: 15.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Walla Walla County has recorded 232 truck crashes since 2015, with 33 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Walla Walla East since 2015, this page uses Walla Walla County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.3%).
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Walla Walla East since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-125 (2) and US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Walla Walla East fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Walla Walla County.
- Morning starts matter: 34.1% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- With 15.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Walla Walla County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-125 | 2 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walla Walla County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-12*301.00 | 4 |
| Sr-730*003.00 | 4 |
| Sr-12*307.00 | 3 |
| Sr-12*314.00 | 3 |
| Sr-730*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-730*005.00 | 3 |
| Sr 12 Mp 314.30 | 2 |
| Sr-12 Mp 251.33 | 2 |
Walla Walla East at a glance
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99362) | $72,474 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99362) | $428,292 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walla Walla County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | +2% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | +16% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Walla Walla East
How many truck crashes happen in Walla Walla East?
Since 2015, 232 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Walla Walla County (33 injured, 9 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Walla Walla East?
January has the most truck crashes in Walla Walla County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Walla Walla East?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Walla Walla County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Walla Walla East compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Walla Walla County has 32.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Walla Walla East?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.