ZIP 98359 (Olalla, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98359: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kitsap 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
4.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.3 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Kitsap County compares with Washington
Kitsap County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kitsap County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kitsap County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 9.9 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 62% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 32% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 7.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 3.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 70% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 35.2% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.2% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 18.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 26% below the state |
Kitsap County has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Washington on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Kitsap County: 1 in 13 garbage-truck share of crashes is 7.8%, against 2.2% for Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 335 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kitsap County. They injured 66 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.2% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 11.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98359 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-118TH Ave Nw (1), SR-16 (1) and SR-302 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 26 crashes, 7.8% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in July (19%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 4.2 deaths compared with 2.3 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98359 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kitsap County.
- Waste haulers: July is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Kitsap County.
- Morning starts matter: 35.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- 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 Kitsap County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-118TH Ave Nw | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-302 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kitsap County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-16*028.00 | 8 |
| Sr-16*025.00 | 6 |
| Sr-16*027.00 | 6 |
| Sr-3*056.00 | 6 |
| Sr-3*036.00 | 4 |
| Sr-16*019.00 | 3 |
| Sr-16*026.00 | 3 |
| Sr-3*034.00 | 3 |
ZIP 98359 at a glance
| Population | 4,581 |
| Density | 127 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,091 |
| Median home value | $594,188 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kitsap 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 | 18 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 21 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 20 | -5% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 31 | +55% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98359
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98359?
Kitsap County has had 335 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98359?
November has the most truck crashes in Kitsap County, 12.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98359?
Garbage trucks were involved in 26 reported crashes in Kitsap County since 2015 (7.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 98359 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kitsap County has 9.9 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98359?
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.