ZIP 98816 (Chelan, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98816: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Chelan 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
3 of 230 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Chelan County compares with Washington
Chelan County against Washington and the US, 2015–2023 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Chelan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2023) | Chelan County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.3 | 25.8 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 53% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 38.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 4.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 31.2% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.6% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.8% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Chelan County sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Chelan County: 38.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 230 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chelan County. They injured 39 people and killed 3.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 38.5% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 98816 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98816 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chelan County.
- 31.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 38.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2024 and 2025 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Chelan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Chelan County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-97*176.00 | 6 |
| Sr-2*110.00 | 4 |
| Sr-97*164.00 | 4 |
| Sr-2 Mp 096.20 | 3 |
| Sr-2*077.00 | 3 |
| Sr-2*115.00 | 3 |
| Sr-97*165.00 | 3 |
| Sr-97*170.00 | 3 |
ZIP 98816 at a glance
| Population | 7,752 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,577 |
| Median home value | $523,443 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Chelan 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 | 16 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 16 | +1% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +17% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 21 | +12% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98816
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98816?
Since 2015, 230 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Chelan County (39 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98816?
The worst month is January: 14.3% of truck crashes in Chelan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98816?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Chelan County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 98816 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 26.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chelan County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98816?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024 and 2025; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.