ZIP 98539 (Doty, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98539: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Lewis County is lower 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.
Lewis County at a glance: 31.9% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 20.2% in Washington.
Overview
Lewis County has recorded 716 truck crashes since 2015, with 161 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98539 since 2015: CR-BUNKER Creek Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98539 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-BUNKER Creek Rd | 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 98539 at a glance
| Population | 139 |
| Density | 110 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,625 |
| Median home value | $495,192 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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. NHTSA counts 1.2 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 98539
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98539?
716 truck crashes have been reported in Lewis County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 161 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98539?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98539?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Lewis County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98539 compare with Washington?
Lewis County records 70.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98539?
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.