ZIP 98576 (Rainier, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98576: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Thurston 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
13 of 898 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Thurston County compares with Washington
Thurston County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Thurston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Thurston County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 25.0 | 25.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 15% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 64% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 9% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Washington, Thurston County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Thurston County: 3.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 898 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Thurston County. They injured 138 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.2%.
November through March accounts for 43.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% 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 98576 since 2015: CR-OLD Highway 99 (1) and SR-507 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 1.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98576 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Thurston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-OLD Highway 99 | 1 |
| SR-507 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Thurston County) |
|---|---|
| Mullen Rd Se Blk 8100 | 11 |
| I-5 Mp 104.40 | 5 |
| Sr-101*367.00 | 5 |
| Mullen Rd Blk 8100 | 4 |
| Sr-101*362.00 | 4 |
| Sr-12*046.00 | 4 |
| Sr-121*007.00 | 4 |
| Martin Way E Blk 4700 | 3 |
ZIP 98576 at a glance
| Population | 4,985 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,896 |
| Median home value | $443,066 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Thurston 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 | 35 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 56 | +58% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 64 | +15% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 79 | +24% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 79. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98576
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98576?
Since 2015, 898 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Thurston County (138 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98576?
Truck crashes in Thurston County peak in October, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98576?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Thurston County since 2015, 1.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98576 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 25.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Thurston County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98576?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.