ZIP 98036 (Lynnwood, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98036: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Snohomish 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Snohomish County compares with Washington
Snohomish County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Snohomish County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Snohomish County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Snohomish County: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 2.2% for Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,445 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Snohomish County. They injured 279 people and killed 53.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.3%.
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98036 is SR-99, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-405 (3), I-5 (3) and Ne 130th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 48 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98036 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Snohomish County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 4 |
| I-405 | 3 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| Ne 130th St | 1 |
| Ne 175th St | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Snohomish County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-9*000.20 | 4 |
| 84Th St Ne Blk 12300 | 3 |
| Hardeson Rd/Shuksan Way | 3 |
| I-405 Mp 025.00 | 3 |
| Sr-2*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-530*016.95 | 3 |
| Sr-530*019.71 | 3 |
| Sr-532*006.45 | 3 |
ZIP 98036 at a glance
| Population | 42,370 |
| Density | 1,706 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,958 |
| Median home value | $756,250 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Snohomish 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 | 78 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 95 | +22% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 111 | +17% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 128 | +15% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 128 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98036
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98036?
Since 2015, 1,445 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Snohomish County (279 injured, 53 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98036?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98036 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98036?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Snohomish County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98036?
48 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Snohomish County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98036 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Snohomish County has 14.4 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98036?
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.