Marietta-Alderwood, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Marietta-Alderwood: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Marietta-Alderwood and Whatcom County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Whatcom County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 550 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whatcom County compares with Washington
Whatcom County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whatcom County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whatcom County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.0 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 22% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 24.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Whatcom County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Marietta-Alderwood: I-5 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Marietta-Alderwood.
Overview
Since 2015, 550 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Whatcom County. They injured 73 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Marietta-Alderwood since 2015; patterns below come from Whatcom County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.1% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). It is followed by CR-EVERSON Goshen Rd (1), CR-HANNEGAN Rd (1) and CR-SLATER Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Marietta-Alderwood fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whatcom County.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Whatcom County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 2 |
| CR-EVERSON Goshen Rd | 1 |
| CR-HANNEGAN Rd | 1 |
| CR-SLATER Rd | 1 |
| SR-542 | 1 |
| SR-548 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whatcom County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-539*003.50 | 3 |
| Sr-539*008.57 | 3 |
| Sr-546*003.00 | 3 |
| Sr-9*086.00 | 3 |
| E Sunset Dr Blk 1800 | 2 |
| Everson Goshen Rd Blk 6200 | 2 |
| Everson Goshen Rd/E Smith Rd | 2 |
| Everson Goshen Road/Central Road | 2 |
Marietta-Alderwood at a glance
| Land area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98225) | $63,941 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98225) | $628,711 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whatcom 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 | 27 | — | 1.7 |
| 2000s | 40 | +44% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 44 | +11% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 48 | +8% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 27 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Marietta-Alderwood
How common are truck crashes in Marietta-Alderwood?
Since 2015, 550 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whatcom County (73 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Marietta-Alderwood?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Marietta-Alderwood since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Marietta-Alderwood?
January has the most truck crashes in Whatcom County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Marietta-Alderwood?
Since 2015, Whatcom County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Marietta-Alderwood compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Whatcom County has 20.0 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Marietta-Alderwood?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.