ZIP 98610 (Carson, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98610: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Skamania 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
0 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Skamania County compares with Washington
Skamania County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Skamania County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Skamania County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Skamania County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Skamania County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.2% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 85 crashes involving commercial trucks in Skamania County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.4%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98610 since 2015: SR-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Skamania County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98610 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Skamania County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Skamania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Skamania County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-14*023.40 | 3 |
| Sr-14*045.00 | 3 |
| Sr-14*022.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*024.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*024.50 | 2 |
| Sr-14*028.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*036.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*054.80 | 2 |
ZIP 98610 at a glance
| Population | 2,832 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $72,773 |
| Median home value | $504,388 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Skamania 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 | 10 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | -14% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -23% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98610
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98610?
Skamania County has had 85 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98610?
Truck crashes in Skamania County peak in June, with 12.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98610?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Skamania County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98610 compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 58.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Skamania County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98610?
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.