ZIP 98326 (Clallam Bay, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98326: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clallam 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
4 of 154 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Clallam County compares with Washington
Clallam County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clallam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clallam County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 17.0 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 51% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 37.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 18% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Clallam 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, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Clallam County at a glance: 37.0% in the 6–10 am morning rush, against 24.8% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 154 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clallam County since 2015: 44 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98326 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98326 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 37.0% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clallam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clallam County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-101*200.50 | 2 |
| Sr-101*252.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*269.00 | 2 |
| Sr-112*022.30 | 2 |
| Sr-112*038.90 | 2 |
| Sr-112*047.33 | 2 |
| Sr-112*057.60 | 2 |
| Black Diamond Rd Blk 2900 | 1 |
ZIP 98326 at a glance
| Population | 1,207 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,500 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clallam 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 | 10 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 9 | -11% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 12 | +35% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 12 | -1% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98326
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98326?
Clallam County has had 154 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98326?
Truck crashes in Clallam County peak in October, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98326?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clallam County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98326 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Clallam County records 17.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98326?
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.