ZIP 98617 (Dallesport, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98617: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Klickitat 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
5 of 303 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Klickitat County compares with Washington
Klickitat County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Klickitat County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Klickitat County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Klickitat County has lower values than Washington for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Klickitat County: 18.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 303 crashes involving commercial trucks in Klickitat County since 2015: 47 people were injured and 9 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 18.4% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98617 is I-84, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-197 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98617 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 18.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Klickitat County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
| US-197 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Klickitat County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-97*001.00 | 6 |
| Sr-97*028.00 | 6 |
| Sr-97*002.00 | 5 |
| Sr-97*030.00 | 5 |
| Sr-14*101.44 | 4 |
| Sr-97*027.50 | 4 |
| Alderdale Rd/Sonova Rd | 3 |
| Sr-14*065.00 | 3 |
ZIP 98617 at a glance
| Population | 1,380 |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,130 |
| Median home value | $380,048 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Klickitat 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +17% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | -33% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 24 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98617
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98617?
303 truck crashes have been reported in Klickitat County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 47 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 98617?
I-84 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98617 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98617?
Truck crashes in Klickitat County peak in January, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98617?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Klickitat County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98617 compared with Washington?
Klickitat County records 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98617?
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.