ZIP 98282 (Camano Island, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98282: 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).
What stands out in Island County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.1%, against 2.2% for 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
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.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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 98282 since 2015: 92 Ave Nw (1), CR-W Crescent Harbor Rd (1), SR-20 (1), SR-532 (1) and Wylie Rd (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 98282 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.8% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| 92 Ave Nw | 1 |
| CR-W Crescent Harbor Rd | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-532 | 1 |
| Wylie 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 98282 at a glance
| Population | 17,303 |
| Density | 166 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $105,231 |
| Median home value | $684,757 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 98282
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98282?
66 truck crashes have been reported in Island County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 12 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98282?
The worst month is February: 15.2% of truck crashes in Island County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98282?
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 98282 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 6.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Island County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98282?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.