ZIP 98052 (Redmond, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98052: 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 |
King County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
ZIP 98052 at a glance: I-405 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98052 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,019 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in King County. They injured 1,063 people and killed 156.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.5% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-405 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come I-90 (2), SR-202 (2) and 30th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 180 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.6, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98052 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King County.
- Look at alternatives to I-405 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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-405 | 3 |
| I-90 | 2 |
| SR-202 | 2 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| CR-AVONDALE Rd Ne | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| Ne 130th St | 1 |
| Ne 175th St | 1 |
| Ne 28th St | 1 |
| SR-203 | 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 98052 at a glance
| Population | 80,717 |
| Density | 1,538 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $163,460 |
| Median home value | $1,183,153 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 330 a year in the 1990s and 523 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 98052
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98052?
Since 2015, 6,019 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in King County (1,063 injured, 156 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98052?
NHTSA data shows I-405 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98052 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98052?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in King County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98052?
Garbage trucks were involved in 180 reported crashes in King County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98052 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 22.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in King County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98052?
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.