ZIP 98232 (Bow, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98232: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Skagit 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
13 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Skagit County compares with Washington
Skagit County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Skagit County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Skagit County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Skagit County has lower values than Washington for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Skagit County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Skagit County. They injured 70 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (10.4%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98232 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-HIGGINS Airport Way (2), CR-OLD Hwy 99 (1) and S Burlington Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98232 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, 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.
- 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 Skagit County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| CR-HIGGINS Airport Way | 2 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 99 | 1 |
| S Burlington Blvd | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Skagit County) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 3 |
| Sr-20*048.00 | 3 |
| Cedardale Rd Blk 20000 | 2 |
| Cook Rd | 2 |
| Cook Rd/I-5 | 2 |
| I-5 Mp 228.30 | 2 |
| I-5 Mp 240.00 | 2 |
| Josh Wilson Rd/Pulver Rd | 2 |
ZIP 98232 at a glance
| Population | 4,054 |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,559 |
| Median home value | $784,152 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Skagit 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 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 25 | +36% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 31 | +26% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 33 | +7% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 33. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98232
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98232?
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Skagit County (70 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98232?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98232: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98232?
The worst month is July: 10.9% of truck crashes in Skagit County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98232?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Skagit County since 2015, 3.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98232 compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Skagit County has 25.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98232?
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.