ZIP 98621 (Grays River, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98621: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pacific 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
1 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pacific County compares with Washington
Pacific County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pacific County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pacific County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 19.5 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 24% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.13 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 12% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 41% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Pacific County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Pacific County at a glance: 7.7 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 54 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pacific County since 2015: 7 people were injured and 4 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (14.8% of the year) and are lowest in June (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (13.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98621 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98621 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pacific County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pacific County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-101*015.50 | 2 |
| Sr-6*021.70 | 2 |
| Bolstad Avenue Blk 401 | 1 |
| Ferry St Blk 200 | 1 |
| Pande Mainline/Green Creek Rd | 1 |
| Pioneer Rd/Sandridge Rd | 1 |
| Ridge Ave Blk 2550 | 1 |
| Sid Snyder Drive E/Washington Avenue | 1 |
ZIP 98621 at a glance
| Population | 195 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,250 |
| Median home value | $352,359 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pacific 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 | 5 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 6 | +30% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 6 | +2% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -48% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98621
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98621?
Pacific County has had 54 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98621?
The worst month is April: 14.8% of truck crashes in Pacific County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98621?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Pacific County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98621 compare with Washington?
Pacific County records 19.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98621?
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.