ZIP 98513 (Olympia, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98513: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Thurston County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 98513 at a glance: I-5 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98513 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 898 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Thurston County. They injured 138 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (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.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by CR-93RD Ave Se (1), CR-OLD Highway 99 (1) and CR-RAINER Rd Se (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.4% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98513 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Thurston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 7 |
| CR-93RD Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-OLD Highway 99 | 1 |
| CR-RAINER Rd Se | 1 |
| Martin Way E | 1 |
| Mu-Willamette Dr Ne | 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 98513 at a glance
| Population | 38,017 |
| Density | 294 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $113,053 |
| Median home value | $469,460 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 79. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98513
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98513?
898 truck crashes have been reported in Thurston County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 138 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 98513?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98513 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98513?
October has the most truck crashes in Thurston County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98513?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Thurston County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98513 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Thurston County has 25.0 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98513?
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.