ZIP 98116 (Seattle, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98116: 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.
The headline for ZIP 98116: 1.9× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 98116 (2.2 → 4.2).
Overview
King County has recorded 6,019 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,063 people injured and 156 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.5% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 4.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98116 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-99 (4), 1st Ave S (1) 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.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.6, vs 2.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98116 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in King County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in King County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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-5 | 9 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| 1st Ave S | 1 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| 37th Ave S | 1 |
| Airport Way S | 1 |
| Albaum Blvd Sw | 1 |
| Ambaum Blvd Sw | 1 |
| CR-1ST Ave | 1 |
| Corson Ave S | 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 98116 at a glance
| Population | 28,711 |
| Density | 3,693 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $126,151 |
| Median home value | $976,323 |
| Home ownership | 50% |
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 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 98116
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98116?
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 98116?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98116 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98116?
October has the most truck crashes in King County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98116?
Since 2015, King County has reported 180 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98116 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 22.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in King County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98116?
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.