ZIP 98640 (Ocean Park, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98640: 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 |
Pacific County has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar).
Pacific County at a glance: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 13.0% of truck crashes.
5.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 98640 since 2015.
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 98640 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pacific County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 98640 at a glance
| Population | 5,386 |
| Density | 148 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,735 |
| Median home value | $352,766 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 98640
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98640?
Pacific County has had 54 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98640?
Truck crashes in Pacific County peak in April, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98640?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Pacific County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 98640 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
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 98640?
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.