ZIP 98684 (Vancouver, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98684: 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 98684: I-5 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98684 since 2015.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 990 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 23 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.7% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
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 98684 is I-5, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-84 (5), Ne Marine Dr (5) and I-205 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 21 crashes, 2.1% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (14% of them).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98684 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.
- 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
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 | 7 |
| I-84 | 5 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 5 |
| I-205 | 4 |
| 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 98684 at a glance
| Population | 37,298 |
| Density | 2,033 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,620 |
| Median home value | $456,663 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 98684
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98684?
Since 2015, 990 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clark County (191 injured, 23 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 98684?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98684: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98684?
November has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98684?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98684 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Clark County has 16.3 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98684?
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.