ZIP 98512 (Olympia, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98512: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Thurston 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
13 of 898 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Thurston County compares with Washington
Thurston County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Thurston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Thurston County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.0 | 25.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Thurston County has lower values than Washington for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Washington on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 98512: I-5 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98512 since 2015.
Overview
Thurston County has recorded 898 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98512 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-93RD Ave Se (1), CR-OLD Hwy 99 (1) and US-12 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 1.4%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98512 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Thurston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| CR-93RD Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-OLD Hwy 99 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Thurston County) |
|---|---|
| Mullen Rd Se Blk 8100 | 11 |
| I-5 Mp 104.40 | 5 |
| Sr-101*367.00 | 5 |
| Mullen Rd Blk 8100 | 4 |
| Sr-101*362.00 | 4 |
| Sr-12*046.00 | 4 |
| Sr-121*007.00 | 4 |
| Martin Way E Blk 4700 | 3 |
ZIP 98512 at a glance
| Population | 31,864 |
| Density | 89 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $101,530 |
| Median home value | $459,977 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Thurston 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 | 35 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 56 | +58% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 64 | +15% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 79 | +24% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 79. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98512
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98512?
Thurston County has had 898 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 138 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98512?
I-5 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98512 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98512?
The worst month is October: 10.1% of truck crashes in Thurston County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98512?
Since 2015, Thurston County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98512 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Thurston County has 25.0 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98512?
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.