ZIP 98826 (Leavenworth, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98826: 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. It runs above Washington on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Chelan County at a glance: 38.5% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 230 crashes involving commercial trucks in Chelan County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 3 were killed.
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%).
November through March accounts for 57.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in 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 98826 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98826 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Chelan County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 31.2% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2024 and 2025; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 98826 at a glance
| Population | 7,605 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,646 |
| Median home value | $718,799 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 98826
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98826?
Chelan County has had 230 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98826?
The worst month is January: 14.3% of truck crashes in Chelan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98826?
Since 2015, Chelan County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98826 compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Chelan County has 26.3 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98826?
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.