ZIP 98368 (Port Townsend, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98368: 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 has lower values than Washington for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.5%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98368 since 2015: SR-20 (2), SR-19 (1) and US-101 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98368 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.8% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 |
| 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 98368 at a glance
| Population | 17,304 |
| Density | 128 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,688 |
| Median home value | $551,911 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. 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 98368
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98368?
136 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 43 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98368?
The worst month is February: 15.4% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98368?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Jefferson County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 98368 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 34.5 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98368?
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.