ZIP 98236 (Clinton, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98236: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Island 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
3 of 66 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Island County compares with Washington
Island County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Island County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Island County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 6.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 76% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 48% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 15.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Island County has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Island County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Washington.
Overview
Island County has recorded 66 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in June (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (15.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98236 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-5 (1), Mu-41st St (1), SR-525 (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98236 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Island County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 1 |
| Mu-41st St | 1 |
| SR-525 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Island County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-525 Mp 018.00 | 2 |
| 8Th Ave/Puffin St | 1 |
| Ault Field Rd/Goldie Rd | 1 |
| Deer Lake Rd Blk 4388 | 1 |
| E Sleeper Rd Blk 380 | 1 |
| East Camano Rd/Camano Hill Rd | 1 |
| Elger Bay Rd Blk 1990 | 1 |
| Ewing Rd Blk 3470 | 1 |
ZIP 98236 at a glance
| Population | 7,199 |
| Density | 121 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,362 |
| Median home value | $673,873 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Island 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 | 4 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 4 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 4 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 6 | +31% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98236
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98236?
66 truck crashes have been reported in Island County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 12 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98236?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Island County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98236?
Since 2015, Island County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98236 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Island County records 6.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98236?
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.