ZIP 98325 (Chimacum, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98325: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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 136 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Washington
Jefferson County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 34.5 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.8× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 60% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Jefferson County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jefferson County: February worst month: 15.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 136 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 43 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-104 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-20 (2), SR-19 (1) and US-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98325 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-104, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 31.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-104 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| US-101 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-104*008.00 | 3 |
| Sr-20*006.25 | 3 |
| Sr-101*176.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*280.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*293.10 | 2 |
| Sr-101*301.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*311.00 | 2 |
| Sr-104*013.76 | 2 |
ZIP 98325 at a glance
| Population | 1,775 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,191 |
| Median home value | $475,959 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 6 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 7 | +27% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 9 | +28% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 12 | +27% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98325
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98325?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (43 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 98325?
SR-104 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98325 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98325?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in February, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98325?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98325 compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 34.5 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98325?
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.