ZIP 98673 (Wishram, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98673: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Klickitat 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
5 of 303 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Klickitat County compares with Washington
Klickitat County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Klickitat County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Klickitat County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 106.3 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 18.4% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.7% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Washington, Klickitat County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Klickitat County: 18.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Klickitat County has recorded 303 truck crashes since 2015, with 47 people injured and 9 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.7% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 11.6% of truck crashes.
18.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98673 happened on I-84 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98673 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 18.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Klickitat County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Klickitat County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-97*001.00 | 6 |
| Sr-97*028.00 | 6 |
| Sr-97*002.00 | 5 |
| Sr-97*030.00 | 5 |
| Sr-14*101.44 | 4 |
| Sr-97*027.50 | 4 |
| Alderdale Rd/Sonova Rd | 3 |
| Sr-14*065.00 | 3 |
ZIP 98673 at a glance
| Population | 411 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,188 |
| Median home value | $146,380 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Klickitat 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 | 24 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +17% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 32 | +15% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 21 | -33% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 24 to 21. 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 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98673
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98673?
303 truck crashes have been reported in Klickitat County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 47 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98673?
Truck crashes in Klickitat County peak in January, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98673?
Since 2015, Klickitat County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98673 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 106.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Klickitat County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98673?
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.