ZIP 98632 (Longview, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98632: 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 |
Cowlitz County has lower values than Washington for deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
ZIP 98632 at a glance: US-30 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 98632.
Overview
Since 2015, 597 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cowlitz County. They injured 109 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in August (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98632 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-432 (2), CR-APIARY Rd (1) and I-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98632 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cowlitz County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Cowlitz County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-432 | 2 |
| CR-APIARY Rd | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| SR-411 | 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 98632 at a glance
| Population | 50,635 |
| Density | 161 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,305 |
| Median home value | $378,493 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 56 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 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98632
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98632?
Since 2015, 597 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cowlitz County (109 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98632?
US-30 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98632 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98632?
The worst month is May: 10.7% of truck crashes in Cowlitz County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98632?
Since 2015, Cowlitz County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98632 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 44.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Cowlitz County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98632?
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.