ZIP 98846 (Pateros, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98846: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Okanogan County is lower 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.
What stands out in Okanogan County: 10.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 82 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Okanogan County. They injured 24 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 15.9% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (11.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98846 happened on SR-153 (1) and Warren Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98846 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 14.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-153 | 1 |
| Warren Ave | 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 98846 at a glance
| Population | 1,376 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $84,464 |
| Median home value | $323,798 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98846
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98846?
Okanogan County has had 82 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 24 people and killing 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98846?
July has the most truck crashes in Okanogan County, 15.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98846?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Okanogan County since 2015 (3.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 98846 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Okanogan County records 15.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98846?
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.