ZIP 98638 (Naselle, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98638: 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 |
Pacific County has lower values than Washington for 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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98638 happened on US-101 (2); no road leads clearly.
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 98638 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 98638 at a glance
| Population | 1,443 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,664 |
| Median home value | $361,185 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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. 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 98638
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98638?
54 truck crashes have been reported in Pacific County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 7 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98638?
The worst month is April: 14.8% of truck crashes in Pacific County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98638?
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 98638 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 98638?
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.