ZIP 98376 (Quilcene, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98376: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Jefferson County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 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
Truck crashes peak in February (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.4% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
3.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
SR-104 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98376 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-19 (1), SR-3 (1) and US-101 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98376 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-104; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 31.8% 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
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-104 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 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 98376 at a glance
| Population | 1,982 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,250 |
| Median home value | $360,783 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 98376
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98376?
Since 2015, 136 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (43 injured, 6 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98376?
NHTSA data shows SR-104 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98376 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98376?
The worst month is February: 15.4% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98376?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98376 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 34.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98376?
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.