ZIP 98005 (Bellevue, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98005: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 98005: I-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98005: 6 since 2015.
Overview
King County has recorded 6,019 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,063 people injured and 156 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98005 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-405 (3), I-90 (2) and SR-202 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 180 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
They recorded 0.6 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98005 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in King County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 King County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| I-405 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-202 | 2 |
| SR-900 | 2 |
| 1st Ave S | 1 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| 37th Ave S | 1 |
| Airport Way S | 1 |
| CR-AVONDALE Rd Ne | 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 98005 at a glance
| Population | 21,846 |
| Density | 1,149 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $160,849 |
| Median home value | $1,518,019 |
| Home ownership | 51% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 330 to 523. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 98005
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98005?
Since 2015, 6,019 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King County (1,063 injured, 156 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 98005?
I-5 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98005 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98005?
October has the most truck crashes in King County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98005?
Since 2015, King County has reported 180 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98005 compare with Washington?
King County records 22.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98005?
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.