ZIP 98651 (Underwood, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98651: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Skamania 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
0 of 85 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Skamania County compares with Washington
Skamania County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Skamania County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Skamania County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 14.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 41% below the state |
Skamania County has lower values than Washington for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Skamania County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 2.2% for Washington.
Overview
Skamania County has recorded 85 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 50 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 12.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% 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 98651 since 2015: I-84 (2), Fir Mountain Rd (1) and SR-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Skamania County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98651 fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Skamania County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 2 |
| Fir Mountain Rd | 1 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Skamania County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-14*023.40 | 3 |
| Sr-14*045.00 | 3 |
| Sr-14*022.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*024.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*024.50 | 2 |
| Sr-14*028.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*036.00 | 2 |
| Sr-14*054.80 | 2 |
ZIP 98651 at a glance
| Population | 910 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,000 |
| Median home value | $697,640 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Skamania 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 | 10 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | -14% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 6 | -23% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98651
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98651?
85 truck crashes have been reported in Skamania County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 12 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98651?
The worst month is June: 12.9% of truck crashes in Skamania County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98651?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Skamania County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98651 compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 58.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Skamania County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98651?
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.