ZIP 98208 (Everett, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98208: 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 |
Snohomish County has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Snohomish County at a glance: 1 in 30 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.3%, vs 2.2% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 1,445 crashes involving commercial trucks in Snohomish County since 2015: 279 people were injured and 53 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.6% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98208 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-9 (3), I-405 (2) and CR-S Machias Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 48 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98208 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Snohomish County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 |
| I-405 | 2 |
| CR-S Machias Rd | 1 |
| Mu-41st St | 1 |
| SR-529 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 98208 at a glance
| Population | 60,915 |
| Density | 1,544 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,705 |
| Median home value | $691,916 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 78 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 128. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.0 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98208
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98208?
Since 2015, 1,445 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Snohomish County (279 injured, 53 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98208?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98208 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98208?
Truck crashes in Snohomish County peak in October, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98208?
Since 2015, Snohomish County has reported 48 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98208 compare 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 98208?
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.