ZIP 98828 (Malaga, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98828: 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
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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 230 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Chelan County. They injured 39 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.8% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 38.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98828 since 2015: SR-28 (2). No single road stands out.
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 98828 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 31.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- With 38.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 2 |
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 98828 at a glance
| Population | 1,898 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,197 |
| Median home value | $437,240 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 16 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98828
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98828?
Chelan County has had 230 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 39 people and killing 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98828?
January has the most truck crashes in Chelan County, 14.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98828?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Chelan County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98828 compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 26.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Chelan County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98828?
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.