ZIP 98843 (Orondo, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98843: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
7 of 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Washington
Douglas County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 2.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Douglas County is lower on morning rush (6–10 am), in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Douglas County at a glance: 16.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 105 people and killed 9.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98843 is US-97, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-MCNEIL Canyon Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.2% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98843 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Look at alternatives to US-97 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 16.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 4 |
| CR-MCNEIL Canyon Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-2*120.00 | 4 |
| Sr-2*128.00 | 3 |
| Sr-2*187.40 | 3 |
| Sr-97*220.50 | 3 |
| 6Th St Se/S Lyle Ave | 2 |
| Mcneil Canyon Rd | 2 |
| Nelpar | 2 |
| Sr-17*122.00 | 2 |
ZIP 98843 at a glance
| Population | 2,510 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,425 |
| Median home value | $709,312 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | +36% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | +34% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98843
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98843?
Douglas County has had 218 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 105 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 98843?
NHTSA data shows US-97 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98843 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98843?
December has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98843?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98843 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98843?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.