ZIP 98563 (Montesano, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98563: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grays Harbor 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 240 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Grays Harbor County compares with Washington
Grays Harbor County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grays Harbor County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grays Harbor County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 49% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.1% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.4% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.8% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Grays Harbor County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Grays Harbor County: 7.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 240 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grays Harbor County. They injured 39 people and killed 17.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98563 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98563 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2024 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grays Harbor County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grays Harbor County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-101*076.00 | 4 |
| Sr-101*134.00 | 4 |
| Sr-12*018.10 | 3 |
| Heron St/H St | 2 |
| Heron Street/G Street | 2 |
| Kirkpatrick Rd/Bunker Rd | 2 |
| Sr-101*070.50 | 2 |
| Sr-101*072.00 | 2 |
ZIP 98563 at a glance
| Population | 7,604 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,634 |
| Median home value | $344,975 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grays Harbor 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 | 18 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 21 | +18% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | -5% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 24 | +20% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 24 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98563
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98563?
Since 2015, 240 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grays Harbor County (39 injured, 17 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98563?
February has the most truck crashes in Grays Harbor County, 11.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98563?
Since 2015, Grays Harbor County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98563 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grays Harbor County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98563?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.