ZIP 98665 (Vancouver, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98665: 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.
The headline for ZIP 98665: I-5 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 98665.
Overview
Since 2015, 990 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 191 people and killed 23.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98665 is I-5, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Ne Marine Dr (4), I-205 (3) and Ne Columbia Blvd (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
21 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.1% share (Washington: 2.2%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (14%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98665 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 9 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 4 |
| I-205 | 3 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| SR-503 | 2 |
| CR-NE 259Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE Highway 99 | 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 98665 at a glance
| Population | 28,910 |
| Density | 1,513 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,559 |
| Median home value | $472,196 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 90. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98665
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98665?
990 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 191 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98665?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 9 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98665 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98665?
The worst month is November: 10.3% of truck crashes in Clark County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98665?
Garbage trucks were involved in 21 reported crashes in Clark County since 2015 (2.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 98665 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Clark County records 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98665?
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.