Rosalia, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rosalia: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rosalia 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 |
Compared with Washington, Whitman County is lower on 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.
Whitman County at a glance: 17.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Whitman County has recorded 209 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Rosalia since 2015, this page uses Whitman County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rosalia since 2015: US-195 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Rosalia fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitman County.
- 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 4 |
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 |
Rosalia at a glance
| Population | 578 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 920 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99170) | $58,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99170) | $235,909 |
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 Rosalia
How many truck crashes happen in Rosalia?
Since 2015, 209 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whitman County (38 injured, 11 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Rosalia?
August has the most truck crashes in Whitman County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rosalia?
Since 2015, Whitman County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Rosalia compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Whitman County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Rosalia?
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.