ZIP 98339 (Port Hadlock, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98339: 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 |
Jefferson County sits below Washington 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.
What stands out in Jefferson County: February worst month: 15.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 136 truck crashes since 2015, with 43 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come SR-19 (1), SR-525 (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 98339 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 31.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-525 | 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 98339 at a glance
| Population | 3,658 |
| Density | 116 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,778 |
| Median home value | $409,325 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 98339
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98339?
Jefferson County has had 136 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 43 people and killing 6.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 98339?
Since 2015, SR-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98339: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98339?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in February, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98339?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98339 compared with Washington?
Jefferson County records 34.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98339?
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.