ZIP 98575 (Quinault, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98575: 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 |
Grays Harbor County has lower values than Washington for 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.
Grays Harbor County at a glance: 7.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 240 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grays Harbor County. They injured 39 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in July (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 49.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 98575 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98575 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.1% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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 98575 at a glance
| Population | 113 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,125 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 24. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 98575
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98575?
240 truck crashes have been reported in Grays Harbor County since 2015, with 17 deaths and 39 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98575?
The worst month is February: 11.7% of truck crashes in Grays Harbor County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98575?
Since 2015, Grays Harbor County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98575 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Grays Harbor County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98575?
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.