Terrace Heights, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Terrace Heights: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Terrace Heights 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.
What stands out in Terrace Heights: I-82 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Terrace Heights since 2015.
Overview
Yakima County has recorded 1,097 truck crashes since 2015, with 237 people injured and 60 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Terrace Heights had 0 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
The worst month is September with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 41.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Within this area, I-82 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-LATERAL A Rd (2), SR-24 (2) and SR-823 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for Terrace Heights 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.
- 12.8% 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
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-LATERAL A Rd | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| SR-823 | 2 |
| CR-KONNOWAC Pass Rd | 1 |
| E Nob Hill Rd | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
| US-97 | 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 |
Terrace Heights at a glance
| Land area | 10.5 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 92. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Terrace Heights
How many truck crashes happen in Terrace Heights?
Yakima County has had 1,097 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 237 people and killing 60.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Terrace Heights?
NHTSA data shows I-82 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Terrace Heights since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Terrace Heights?
Truck crashes in Yakima County peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Terrace Heights?
Garbage trucks were involved in 16 reported crashes in Yakima County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Terrace Heights compare with Washington?
Yakima County records 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Terrace Heights?
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.