ZIP 98620 (Goldendale, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98620: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Klickitat County at a glance: 18.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across 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
Truck crashes peak in January (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (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.
Road surface: 18.4% 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 98620 happened on US-97 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98620 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 18.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Klickitat County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 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 98620 at a glance
| Population | 7,936 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,500 |
| Median home value | $281,941 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98620
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98620?
303 truck crashes have been reported in Klickitat County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 47 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98620?
The worst month is January: 12.5% of truck crashes in Klickitat County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98620?
Since 2015, Klickitat County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98620 compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Klickitat County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98620?
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.