ZIP 98848 (Quincy, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98848: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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
11 of 852 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Washington
Grant County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.8 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 38% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.7% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 56% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 22.9% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 9% below the state |
Grant County has lower values than Washington for garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Grant County: 6.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 852 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grant County. They injured 208 people and killed 57.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-28 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98848 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-281 (2), CR-ADAMS Rd N (1) and CR-N Frontage Rd W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98848 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-28; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.7% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-281 | 2 |
| CR-ADAMS Rd N | 1 |
| CR-N Frontage Rd W | 1 |
| CR-RD 9 Nw | 1 |
| CR-ROAD 5 Nw | 1 |
| I-90 | 1 |
| SR-283 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-283*004.00 | 7 |
| Sr-26*007.00 | 6 |
| Rd N Ne/S Frontage Rd | 5 |
| Sr-243*001.00 | 5 |
| Sr-243*001.50 | 5 |
| Sr-28*022.30 | 5 |
| Road U Se/I-90 Off Ramp | 4 |
| Sr-17*050.00 | 4 |
ZIP 98848 at a glance
| Population | 12,854 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,714 |
| Median home value | $366,981 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 39 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 39 | +1% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 64 | +63% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 78 | +23% | 5.4 |
In the 1990s about 39 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 78. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98848
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98848?
Since 2015, 852 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (208 injured, 57 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 98848?
Since 2015, SR-28 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98848: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98848?
The worst month is October: 13.8% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98848?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.3% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98848 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 70.8 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98848?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.