ZIP 98363 (Port Angeles, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98363: 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
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 sits below Washington on 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.
The headline for Clallam County: 37.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, vs 24.8% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 154 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clallam County since 2015: 44 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98363 happened on US-101 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98363 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 37.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
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 98363 at a glance
| Population | 14,237 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,869 |
| Median home value | $386,635 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. 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 98363
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98363?
Clallam County has had 154 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 44 people and killing 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98363?
The worst month is October: 11.7% of truck crashes in Clallam County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98363?
Since 2015, Clallam County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98363 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 98363?
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.