ZIP 98609 (Carrolls, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98609: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cowlitz 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 597 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cowlitz County compares with Washington
Cowlitz County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cowlitz County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cowlitz County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 44.8 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 9.7% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.6% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Cowlitz County sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 98609: US-30 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98609 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 597 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cowlitz County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.0% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.5%).
9.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98609 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-5 (3), SR-432 (2) and CR-APIARY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98609 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Cowlitz County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| SR-432 | 2 |
| CR-APIARY Rd | 1 |
| CR-MOUNT Pleasant Rd | 1 |
| SR-411 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cowlitz County) |
|---|---|
| Industrial Way | 8 |
| Sr-432*010.00 | 6 |
| 3Rd Ave Blk 500 | 4 |
| I-5 Mp 054.10 | 3 |
| Sr-432*004.40 | 3 |
| Sr-432*004.50 | 3 |
| Sr-433*001.00 | 3 |
| Tennant Way Blk 600 | 3 |
ZIP 98609 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cowlitz 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 | 26 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 37 | +40% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 43 | +18% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 56 | +29% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98609
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98609?
Since 2015, 597 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cowlitz County (109 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98609?
US-30 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98609 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98609?
The worst month is May: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cowlitz County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98609?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cowlitz County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98609 compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cowlitz County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98609?
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.