ZIP 98682 (Vancouver, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98682: 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.
What stands out in ZIP 98682: 1.9× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98682: 2.2 in 2016–19, 4.2 in 2020–24.
Overview
Since 2015, 990 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clark County. They injured 191 people and killed 23.
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%.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98682 happened on I-5 (5), Ne Marine Dr (5), I-205 (3), I-84 (3) and SR-500 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (14% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98682 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Clark County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 5 |
| I-205 | 3 |
| I-84 | 3 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| SR-503 | 2 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE Highway 99 | 1 |
| Frontage Marine Ramp | 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 98682 at a glance
| Population | 68,305 |
| Density | 925 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,918 |
| Median home value | $461,483 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98682
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98682?
990 truck crashes have been reported in Clark County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 191 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98682?
November has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98682?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98682 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clark County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98682?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.