ZIP 98110 (Bainbridge Island, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98110: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kitsap 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
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kitsap County compares with Washington
Kitsap County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kitsap County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kitsap County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 9.9 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.2% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Kitsap County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Kitsap County at a glance: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.8%, against 2.2% for Washington.
Overview
Kitsap County has recorded 335 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 48.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98110 is I-5, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-99 (3), CR-MILLER Bay Rd Ne (1) and CR-NE Sawdust Hill Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 7.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in July (19% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98110 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kitsap County.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at July schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 35.2% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Kitsap County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 4 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| CR-MILLER Bay Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-NE Sawdust Hill Rd | 1 |
| E Marginal Way S | 1 |
| Lenora St | 1 |
| Mu-Queen Anne Ave N | 1 |
| Ne Lincoln Rd | 1 |
| SR-305 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kitsap County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-16*028.00 | 8 |
| Sr-16*025.00 | 6 |
| Sr-16*027.00 | 6 |
| Sr-3*056.00 | 6 |
| Sr-3*036.00 | 4 |
| Sr-16*019.00 | 3 |
| Sr-16*026.00 | 3 |
| Sr-3*034.00 | 3 |
ZIP 98110 at a glance
| Population | 24,631 |
| Density | 344 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $172,188 |
| Median home value | $1,153,171 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kitsap 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 | 18 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 21 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +55% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98110
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98110?
Since 2015, 335 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kitsap County (66 injured, 8 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 98110?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98110 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98110?
November has the most truck crashes in Kitsap County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98110?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Kitsap County since 2015 (7.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 98110 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kitsap County has 9.9 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98110?
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.