ZIP 98625 (Kalama, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98625: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Cowlitz County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
Cowlitz County at a glance: 29.0% of truck crashes happen in rain, sleet or snow, vs 20.2% in Washington.
Overview
Cowlitz County has recorded 597 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98625 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-KALAMA River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98625 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-KALAMA River Rd | 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 98625 at a glance
| Population | 7,655 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $116,435 |
| Median home value | $520,766 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 56. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 98625
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98625?
Cowlitz County has had 597 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 14.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98625?
Truck crashes in Cowlitz County peak in May, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98625?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cowlitz County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98625 compared with Washington?
Cowlitz County records 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98625?
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.