ZIP 98278 (Oak Harbor, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98278: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Island County is lower on 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).
Island County at a glance: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 5.1%, vs 2.2% in 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
The worst month is February with 15.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 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
SR-20 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98278 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-AULT Field Rd (1) and CR-W Crescent Harbor Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98278 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-20 | 4 |
| CR-AULT Field Rd | 1 |
| CR-W Crescent Harbor Rd | 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 98278 at a glance
| Population | 1,932 |
| Density | 177 per sq mi |
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 98278
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98278?
Island County has had 66 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 4.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 98278?
Since 2015, SR-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98278: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98278?
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 98278?
Since 2015, Island County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98278 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Island County records 6.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98278?
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.