Whitman County, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Whitman County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 209 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whitman County compares with Washington
Whitman County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitman County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Whitman County is lower on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Whitman County: 17.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 209 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Whitman County. They injured 38 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 17.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Whitman County is US-195, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-WAWAWAI Rd (1), CR-WILMA Dr (1) and SR-195 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Whitman County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitman County.
- Look at alternatives to US-195 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Whitman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Whitman County) |
|---|---|
| US-195 | 6 |
| CR-WAWAWAI Rd | 1 |
| CR-WILMA Dr | 1 |
| SR-195 | 1 |
| SR-23 | 1 |
| SR-26 | 1 |
| SR-274 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitman County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-128*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-195*000.50 | 3 |
| Farmington Rd/Sr-27 | 2 |
| Sr-128*000.50 | 2 |
| Sr-194*003.00 | 2 |
| Sr-195*002.00 | 2 |
| Sr-195*018.00 | 2 |
| Sr-195*036.50 | 2 |
Whitman County at a glance
| Population | 48,399 |
| Land area | 2,159.3 sq mi |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,535 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitman 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +93% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -4% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Whitman County
ZIP codes in Whitman County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Whitman County
How many truck accidents are there in Whitman County?
Whitman County has had 209 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Whitman County?
Since 2015, US-195 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Whitman County: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Whitman County?
August has the most truck crashes in Whitman County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Whitman County?
Since 2015, Whitman County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Whitman County compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Whitman County has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Whitman County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.