ZIP 98663 (Vancouver, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98663: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clark 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
21 of 990 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clark County compares with Washington
Clark County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clark County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clark County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 16.3 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 37% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 29% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.19 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 61% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.7% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 25.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Clark County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 98663 at a glance: I-5 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98663 since 2015.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 990 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 23 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98663 is I-5, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-205 (4), I-84 (4) and Ne Marine Dr (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (14%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98663 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clark County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 9 |
| I-205 | 4 |
| I-84 | 4 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 4 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE Highway 99 | 1 |
| Mu-Ne Fourth Plain Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clark County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-14*001.00 | 5 |
| Sr-500*001.00 | 5 |
| Ne 78Th St Blk 3000 | 3 |
| Sr-14*006.00 | 3 |
| Sr-500*004.00 | 3 |
| Sr-500*005.00 | 3 |
| Sr-502*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-503*001.00 | 3 |
ZIP 98663 at a glance
| Population | 16,202 |
| Density | 1,519 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,018 |
| Median home value | $448,072 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clark 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 | 29 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 62 | +114% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 73 | +18% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 90 | +23% | 3.2 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 90. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98663
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98663?
Clark County has had 990 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 191 people and killing 23.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98663?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98663: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98663?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in November, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98663?
Since 2015, Clark County has reported 21 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98663 compare with Washington?
Clark County records 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98663?
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.