Pullman, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pullman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pullman 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Whitman County: 17.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across 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.
Pullman had 44 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Whitman County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pullman since 2015 were spread across roads: US-195 (2), CR-WAWAWAI Rd (1) and SR-195 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for Pullman fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-195 | 2 |
| CR-WAWAWAI Rd | 1 |
| SR-195 | 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 |
Pullman at a glance
| Population | 33,543 |
| Land area | 11.1 sq mi |
| Density | 3,016 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 16. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pullman
How common are truck crashes in Pullman?
Whitman County has had 209 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 11.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pullman?
Truck crashes in Whitman County peak in August, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pullman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Whitman County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Pullman compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Whitman County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pullman?
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.