ZIP 98683 (Vancouver, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98683: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Clark County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Clark County: 3.8% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Police reported 990 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clark County since 2015: 191 people were injured and 23 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98683 since 2015: I-5 (6), I-84 (6), Ne Marine Dr (5), I-205 (3) and Ne Columbia Blvd (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 21 of the truck crashes here, or 2.1%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (14%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98683 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clark County.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clark County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| I-84 | 6 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 5 |
| I-205 | 3 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| SR-500 | 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 98683 at a glance
| Population | 32,107 |
| Density | 1,708 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,659 |
| Median home value | $542,152 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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 98683
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98683?
Since 2015, 990 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (191 injured, 23 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98683?
Truck crashes in Clark County peak in November, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98683?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98683 compare with Washington?
Clark County records 16.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98683?
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.