ZIP 98260 (Langley, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98260: 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. It runs above Washington on 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 68 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (3.0%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 15.2% of truck crashes.
5.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98260 since 2015: SR-525 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98260 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 98260 at a glance
| Population | 5,320 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,987 |
| Median home value | $678,345 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98260
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98260?
Island County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98260?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Island County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98260?
Since 2015, Island County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98260 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 98260?
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.