Grandview, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grandview: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grandview and Yakima County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Yakima County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
16 of 1,097 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yakima County compares with Washington
Yakima County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yakima County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yakima County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Washington, Yakima County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Grandview at a glance: I-82 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Grandview: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yakima County. They injured 237 people and killed 60.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Grandview had 36 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Yakima County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
I-82 leads within 10 miles of Grandview with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-BETHANY Rd (2), CR-GLADE Rd (1) and CR-HANKS Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Grandview fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yakima County.
- Look at alternatives to I-82 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.8% 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 Yakima County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-82 | 3 |
| CR-BETHANY Rd | 2 |
| CR-GLADE Rd | 1 |
| CR-HANKS Rd | 1 |
| CR-MURRAY Rd | 1 |
| CR-SLI Rd | 1 |
| CR-WANETA Rd | 1 |
| SR-241 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yakima County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-24*005.00 | 5 |
| Sr-12*176.00 | 4 |
| Sr-12*202.00 | 4 |
| Sr-97*060.80 | 4 |
| Sr-97*076.00 | 4 |
| Dekker Rd/Knowles Rd | 3 |
| Rudkin Rd/E Valley Mall Blvd | 3 |
| Sr-12*154.00 | 3 |
Grandview at a glance
| Population | 11,599 |
| Land area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,703 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98930) | $64,583 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98930) | $296,295 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yakima 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 | 42 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 59 | +38% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 84 | +44% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 92 | +9% | 6.2 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grandview
How many truck crashes happen in Grandview?
1,097 truck crashes have been reported in Yakima County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 237 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Grandview?
I-82 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Grandview since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Grandview?
Truck crashes in Yakima County peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Grandview?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Yakima County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Grandview compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yakima County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grandview?
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.