Tieton, WA truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tieton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tieton 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Yakima County: 5.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Washington.
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.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Tieton since 2015; patterns below come from Yakima County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Tieton happened on CR-SUMMITVIEW Rd (2), US-12 (2), CR-ROSENKRANZ Rd (1) and SR-12 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for Tieton fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yakima County.
- 12.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-SUMMITVIEW Rd | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-ROSENKRANZ Rd | 1 |
| SR-12 | 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 |
Tieton at a glance
| Population | 1,610 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,863 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 98947) | $75,057 |
| Median home value (ZIP 98947) | $244,422 |
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. 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 Tieton
How many truck accidents are there in Tieton?
Since 2015, 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yakima County (237 injured, 60 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Tieton?
The worst month is September: 11.2% of truck crashes in Yakima County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tieton?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yakima County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Tieton 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 Tieton?
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.