ZIP 98271 (Marysville, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98271: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Snohomish County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
Snohomish County at a glance: 1 in 30 crashes involve a garbage truck (48 since 2015), vs 2.2% across Washington.
Overview
Snohomish County has recorded 1,445 truck crashes since 2015, with 279 people injured and 53 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98271 is I-5, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 204th St Ne (1), CR-JORDAN Rd (1) and Mu-41st St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 48 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Their busiest month is April, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98271 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Snohomish County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 7 |
| 204th St Ne | 1 |
| CR-JORDAN Rd | 1 |
| Mu-41st St | 1 |
| SR-529 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| SR-92 | 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 98271 at a glance
| Population | 30,838 |
| Density | 263 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,654 |
| Median home value | $533,158 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 78 to 128. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.0 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98271
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98271?
Since 2015, 1,445 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Snohomish County (279 injured, 53 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 98271?
I-5 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98271 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98271?
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 98271?
Since 2015, Snohomish County has reported 48 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98271 compared 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 98271?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.