ZIP 98358 (Nordland, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98358: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Jefferson County at a glance: February the month with the most truck crashes: 15.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 43 people and killed 6.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, 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). After it: SR-19 (1), SR-525 (1) and US-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98358 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 98358 at a glance
| Population | 1,164 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,368 |
| Median home value | $649,723 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98358
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98358?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (43 injured, 6 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 98358?
SR-20 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98358 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98358?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in February, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98358?
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 98358 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 98358?
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.