ZIP 98249 (Freeland, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98249: 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 sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Island County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 2.2% in Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 66 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Island County. They injured 12 people and killed 4.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 68 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 3.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 15.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98249 since 2015: SR-525 (1). No single road stands out.
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 98249 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Island County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Island County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-525 | 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 98249 at a glance
| Population | 4,198 |
| Density | 102 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,519 |
| Median home value | $633,317 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 98249
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98249?
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 98249?
Truck crashes in Island County peak in February, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98249?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Island County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98249 compared with Washington?
Island County records 6.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98249?
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.