ZIP 98606 (Brush Prairie, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98606: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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
21 of 990 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Washington
Clark County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.3 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Clark County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Clark County: 3.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Clark County has recorded 990 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 23 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 43.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98606 happened on I-205 (2), I-5 (2), SR-500 (2), SR-503 (2) and CR-NE 78Th St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (14% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98606 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-205 | 2 |
| I-5 | 2 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| SR-503 | 2 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE 82Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-NE Railroad Ave | 1 |
| Mu-Ne Fourth Plain Blvd | 1 |
| Ne 23rd Ct | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-14*001.00 | 5 |
| Sr-500*001.00 | 5 |
| Ne 78Th St Blk 3000 | 3 |
| Sr-14*006.00 | 3 |
| Sr-500*004.00 | 3 |
| Sr-500*005.00 | 3 |
| Sr-502*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-503*001.00 | 3 |
ZIP 98606 at a glance
| Population | 10,233 |
| Density | 104 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $115,151 |
| Median home value | $736,978 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 29 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 62 | +114% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 73 | +18% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 90 | +23% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 90. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98606
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98606?
Clark County has had 990 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 191 people and killing 23.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98606?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in November, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98606?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98606 compared with Washington?
Clark County records 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98606?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.