ZIP 98357 (Neah Bay, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98357: 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 has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Clallam County at a glance: 37.0% share of truck crashes in the morning rush (Washington: 24.8%).
Overview
Police reported 154 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clallam County since 2015: 44 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 98357.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98357 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 37.0% 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
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 98357 at a glance
| Population | 1,519 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,250 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 98357
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98357?
154 truck crashes have been reported in Clallam County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 44 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98357?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Clallam County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98357?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clallam County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98357 compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Clallam County has 17.0 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98357?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.