ZIP 98840 (Okanogan, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98840: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Okanogan 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 82 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Okanogan County compares with Washington
Okanogan County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Okanogan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Okanogan County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 15.8 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.27 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.1% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.7% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 62% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 23.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 8% below the state |
Okanogan County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Okanogan County: 10.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Okanogan County has recorded 82 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98840 since 2015: US-97 (2), CR-ROBINSON Canyon Rd (1) and SR-215 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98840 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Okanogan County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.1% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Okanogan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 2 |
| CR-ROBINSON Canyon Rd | 1 |
| SR-215 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Okanogan County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-97*292.32 | 3 |
| Old Highway 97 | 2 |
| Sr-153*008.86 | 2 |
| Sr-155*056.00 | 2 |
| Sr-97*260.00 | 2 |
| Sr-97*267.90 | 2 |
| Sr-97*278.00 | 2 |
| Sr-97*292.30 | 2 |
ZIP 98840 at a glance
| Population | 4,892 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,342 |
| Median home value | $258,203 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Okanogan 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 | 10 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 10 | -8% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | -13% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 6 | -25% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98840
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98840?
Since 2015, 82 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Okanogan County (24 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98840?
Truck crashes in Okanogan County peak in July, with 15.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98840?
Since 2015, Okanogan County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98840 compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Okanogan County has 15.8 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98840?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.