Uniontown, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Uniontown: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Uniontown 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
Police reported 209 crashes involving commercial trucks in Whitman County since 2015: 38 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Uniontown had 19 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%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Uniontown is US-195, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-WILMA Dr (1), Leevee Bypass Rd (1) and SR-128 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Uniontown fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-195 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.2% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-195 | 3 |
| CR-WILMA Dr | 1 |
| Leevee Bypass Rd | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| SR-129 | 1 |
| US-95 | 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 |
Uniontown at a glance
| Population | 396 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 429 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 99179) | $79,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 99179) | $405,113 |
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 Uniontown
How many truck accidents are there in Uniontown?
Since 2015, 209 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whitman County (38 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Uniontown?
NHTSA data shows US-195 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Uniontown since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Uniontown?
The worst month is August: 14.8% of truck crashes in Whitman County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Uniontown?
Since 2015, Whitman County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Uniontown compared 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 Uniontown?
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.