ZIP 98002 (Auburn, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98002: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in King County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.6 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How King County compares with Washington
King County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where King County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | King County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.1 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 24% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 56% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.5% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Washington, King County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 98002: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 98002 (4.5 → 8.4).
Overview
King County has recorded 6,019 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,063 people injured and 156 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98002 is SR-167, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-5 (9), SR-99 (8) and SR-181 (7).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 180 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98002 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-167; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 King County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-167 | 12 |
| I-5 | 9 |
| SR-99 | 8 |
| SR-181 | 7 |
| SR-516 | 3 |
| 70th Ave E | 2 |
| SR-169 | 2 |
| SR-509 | 2 |
| 4th St Se | 1 |
| B St Nw | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (King County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-167*026.00 | 24 |
| Sr-167*024.00 | 23 |
| Sr-167*014.00 | 22 |
| Sr-18*026.30 | 19 |
| Sr-167*019.00 | 18 |
| Sr-18*002.00 | 18 |
| Sr-18*001.00 | 17 |
| Sr-18*003.00 | 16 |
ZIP 98002 at a glance
| Population | 37,509 |
| Density | 2,022 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,684 |
| Median home value | $340,227 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in King 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 | 330 | — | 10.3 |
| 2000s | 344 | +4% | 8.0 |
| 2010s | 451 | +31% | 7.2 |
| 2020s | 523 | +16% | 14.6 |
In the 1990s about 330 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 523. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 10.0 a year in 2016–19, 14.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98002
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98002?
6,019 truck crashes have been reported in King County since 2015, with 156 deaths and 1,063 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98002?
Since 2015, SR-167 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98002: 12.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98002?
October has the most truck crashes in King County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98002?
180 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in King County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98002 compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 22.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in King County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98002?
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.