ZIP 98155 (Seattle, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98155: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for King County: 4.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
King County has recorded 6,019 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,063 people injured and 156 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 41.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98155 since 2015: I-5 (5), SR-99 (5), I-405 (3), 30th Ave (1) and Lenora St (1). No single road stands out.
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.6 deaths compared with 2.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98155 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in King County.
- 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 | 5 |
| SR-99 | 5 |
| I-405 | 3 |
| 30th Ave | 1 |
| Lenora St | 1 |
| Mu-Queen Anne Ave N | 1 |
| Ne 130th St | 1 |
| Ne 175th St | 1 |
| SR-104 | 1 |
| SR-520 | 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 98155 at a glance
| Population | 36,511 |
| Density | 1,869 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,540 |
| Median home value | $814,786 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 98155
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98155?
King County has had 6,019 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,063 people and killing 156.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98155?
October has the most truck crashes in King County, 9.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98155?
180 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in King County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98155 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, King County has 22.1 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98155?
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.