ZIP 98685 (Vancouver, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98685: 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 has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 98685 at a glance: I-5 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98685 since 2015.
Overview
Clark County has recorded 990 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 23 killed.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
3.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98685 is I-5, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-205 (2), Ne Columbia Blvd (2) and SR-503 (2).
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 98685 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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-205 | 2 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 2 |
| SR-503 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-NE 259Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 1 |
| CR-NE 82Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-NE Highway 99 | 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 98685 at a glance
| Population | 30,607 |
| Density | 1,155 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $130,972 |
| Median home value | $598,890 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 98685
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98685?
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 98685?
I-5 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98685 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98685?
November has the most truck crashes in Clark County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98685?
21 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clark County since 2015, 2.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98685 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
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 98685?
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.