ZIP 98528 (Belfair, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98528: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Mason 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
2 of 135 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mason County compares with Washington
Mason County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mason County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mason County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.5 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 27% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Mason County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Mason County: 8.7 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 135 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mason County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 11 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.2% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98528 since 2015: CR-NE Belfair Tahuya Rd (2), SR-300 (1) and US-101 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98528 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Mason County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-NE Belfair Tahuya Rd | 2 |
| SR-300 | 1 |
| US-101 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mason County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-101*329.00 | 3 |
| Sr-101*341.43 | 3 |
| Johns Prairie Rd Blk 1300 | 2 |
| Sr-101*319.70 | 2 |
| Sr-101*327.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*332.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*335.00 | 2 |
| Sr-101*340.00 | 2 |
ZIP 98528 at a glance
| Population | 11,940 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,058 |
| Median home value | $429,848 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mason 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 | 9 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | -2% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 11 | +20% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 12 | +16% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98528
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98528?
Mason County has had 135 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98528?
The worst month is October: 13.3% of truck crashes in Mason County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98528?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Mason County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98528 compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Mason County has 16.5 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98528?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.