ZIP 98570 (Onalaska, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98570: 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 has lower values than Washington for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Washington on 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
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
Truck crashes peak in February (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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 98570 since 2015: CR-GORE Rd (1), SR-508 (1) and US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
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 98570 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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-GORE Rd | 1 |
| SR-508 | 1 |
| US-12 | 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 98570 at a glance
| Population | 5,319 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,795 |
| Median home value | $423,564 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 38 to 60. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 98570
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98570?
Lewis County has had 716 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 161 people and killing 24.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98570?
The worst month is February: 11.6% of truck crashes in Lewis County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98570?
Since 2015, Lewis County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98570 compare with Washington?
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 98570?
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.