Moxee, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Moxee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Moxee 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 |
Yakima County has lower values than Washington for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Yakima County: 5.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yakima County since 2015: 237 people were injured and 60 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
With 51 truck crashes reported in Moxee since 2015, this page uses Yakima County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (11.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Moxee since 2015 were spread across roads: I-82 (3), US-97 (3), CR-LATERAL A Rd (2), SR-24 (2) and SR-823 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Moxee fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yakima County.
- With 12.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment 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 |
| US-97 | 3 |
| CR-LATERAL A Rd | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-823 | 2 |
| CR-KONNOWAC Pass Rd | 1 |
| E Nob Hill Rd | 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 |
Moxee at a glance
| Population | 4,791 |
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,022 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 92 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Moxee
How many truck accidents are there in Moxee?
Since 2015, 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yakima County (237 injured, 60 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Moxee?
September has the most truck crashes in Yakima County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Moxee?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Yakima County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Moxee compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yakima County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Moxee?
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.