ZIP 98631 (Long Beach, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98631: 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
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. It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Pacific County: 7.7 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Washington: 3.4).
Overview
Pacific County has recorded 54 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 77 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 13.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.8% 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 98631 since 2015: US-101 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98631 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pacific 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 Pacific County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
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 98631 at a glance
| Population | 3,759 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,705 |
| Median home value | $386,849 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98631
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98631?
Since 2015, 54 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pacific County (7 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98631?
Truck crashes in Pacific County peak in April, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98631?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Pacific County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98631 compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Pacific County has 19.5 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98631?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.