ZIP 98103 (Seattle, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98103: 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 runs above Washington on garbage-truck share.
ZIP 98103 at a glance: I-5 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 98103.
Overview
Since 2015, 6,019 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in King County. They injured 1,063 people and killed 156.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). Next come SR-99 (4), I-405 (2) and 1st Ave S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
180 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Washington: 2.2%).
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 98103 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.
- 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
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 King County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 8 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| I-405 | 2 |
| 1st Ave S | 1 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| Airport Way S | 1 |
| Corson Ave S | 1 |
| E Marginal Way S | 1 |
| Ellis Ave S | 1 |
| I-90 | 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 98103 at a glance
| Population | 52,671 |
| Density | 4,436 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,154 |
| Median home value | $1,046,407 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 10.0 a year in 2016–19 and 14.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98103
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98103?
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 98103?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98103 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98103?
The worst month is October: 9.3% of truck crashes in King County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98103?
Since 2015, King County has reported 180 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98103 compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, King County has 22.1 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98103?
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.