Farmington, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Farmington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Farmington and Whitman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Whitman County numbers.
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 |
Whitman County has lower values than Washington for 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
Whitman County has recorded 209 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 20 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Farmington since 2015, this page uses Whitman County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
17.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Farmington since 2015: US-95 (2) and SR-274 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Farmington fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitman County.
- With 17.2% 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 Whitman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-95 | 2 |
| 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 |
Farmington at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 370 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99128) | $58,942 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99128) | $381,860 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 16 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Farmington
How many truck accidents are there in Farmington?
Since 2015, 209 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whitman County (38 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Farmington?
August has the most truck crashes in Whitman County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Farmington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Whitman County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Farmington compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Whitman County has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Farmington?
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.