ZIP 98201 (Everett, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Snohomish 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Snohomish County compares with Washington
Snohomish County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Snohomish County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 68% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 7% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Snohomish County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Snohomish County: 1 in 30 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.3%, against 2.2% for Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,445 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Snohomish County. They injured 279 people and killed 53.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.3%).
November through March accounts for 40.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98201 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-9 (3), CR-S Machias Rd (1) and Mu-41st St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 48 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98201 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Snohomish County.
- 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 Snohomish County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| CR-S Machias Rd | 1 |
| Mu-41st St | 1 |
| SR-529 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 1 |
| US-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Snohomish County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-9*000.20 | 4 |
| 84Th St Ne Blk 12300 | 3 |
| Hardeson Rd/Shuksan Way | 3 |
| I-405 Mp 025.00 | 3 |
| Sr-2*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-530*016.95 | 3 |
| Sr-530*019.71 | 3 |
| Sr-532*006.45 | 3 |
ZIP 98201 at a glance
| Population | 31,895 |
| Density | 657 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,554 |
| Median home value | $500,528 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Snohomish 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 | 78 | — | 4.2 |
| 2000s | 95 | +22% | 3.4 |
| 2010s | 111 | +17% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 128 | +15% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 78 a year in the 1990s and 128 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 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98201
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98201?
1,445 truck crashes have been reported in Snohomish County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 279 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98201?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98201 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98201?
The worst month is October: 9.8% of truck crashes in Snohomish County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98201?
48 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Snohomish County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98201 compared with Washington?
Snohomish County records 14.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98201?
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.