ZIP 98043 (Mountlake Terrace, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98043: 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 |
Snohomish County sits below Washington 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.
What stands out in Snohomish County: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 2.2% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 1,445 crashes involving commercial trucks in Snohomish County since 2015: 279 people were injured and 53 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (7.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-405 (3), I-5 (3) and Ne 130th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
48 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98043 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Snohomish County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 98043 at a glance
| Population | 23,101 |
| Density | 2,202 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $107,687 |
| Median home value | $670,421 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98043
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98043?
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 98043?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98043 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98043?
October has the most truck crashes in Snohomish County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98043?
Since 2015, Snohomish County has reported 48 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98043 compared with Washington?
Snohomish County records 14.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98043?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.