ZIP 98356 (Morton, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98356: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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
8 of 716 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with Washington
Lewis County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Washington, Lewis County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Lewis County: 31.9% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 20.2% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 716 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lewis County since 2015: 161 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.3% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98356 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-12 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98356 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| Bishop Rd Blk 1500 | 3 |
| Harrison Ave Blk 1000 | 3 |
| Harrison Ave Blk 900 | 3 |
| I 5 Mp 060.70 | 3 |
| Rush Rd Blk 1200 | 3 |
| Sr-12*095.00 | 3 |
| Sr-12*142.00 | 3 |
| Avery Rd W Blk 400 | 2 |
ZIP 98356 at a glance
| Population | 2,172 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,060 |
| Median home value | $307,411 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 38 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 48 | +27% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 57 | +17% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 60 | +5% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 60. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98356
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98356?
Since 2015, 716 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (161 injured, 24 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98356?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98356?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98356 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lewis County has 70.4 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98356?
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.