ZIP 98532 (Chehalis, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98532: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lewis 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
8 of 716 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lewis County compares with Washington
Lewis County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lewis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lewis County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 32% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 31.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Lewis County sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Lewis County: 31.9% share of truck crashes in rain, sleet or snow (Washington: 20.2%).
Overview
Since 2015, 716 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lewis County. They injured 161 people and killed 24.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 49.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
9.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98532 is I-5, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-BUNKER Creek Rd (1) and CR-HARRISON Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98532 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Lewis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 4 |
| CR-BUNKER Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-HARRISON Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lewis County) |
|---|---|
| Bishop Rd Blk 1500 | 3 |
| Harrison Ave Blk 1000 | 3 |
| Harrison Ave Blk 900 | 3 |
| I 5 Mp 060.70 | 3 |
| Rush Rd Blk 1200 | 3 |
| Sr-12*095.00 | 3 |
| Sr-12*142.00 | 3 |
| Avery Rd W Blk 400 | 2 |
ZIP 98532 at a glance
| Population | 27,135 |
| Density | 34 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,910 |
| Median home value | $426,898 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lewis 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 | 38 | — | 2.5 |
| 2000s | 48 | +27% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 57 | +17% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 60 | +5% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98532
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98532?
Since 2015, 716 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lewis County (161 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 98532?
I-5 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98532 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98532?
Truck crashes in Lewis County peak in February, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98532?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98532 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 70.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lewis County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98532?
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.