ZIP 98851 (Soap Lake, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98851: 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 sits below Washington on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Grant County at a glance: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Washington: 3.4).
Overview
Police reported 852 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 208 people were injured and 57 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 13.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.6%.
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.7% 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 98851 since 2015: SR-28 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98851 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- 13.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 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 98851 at a glance
| Population | 4,437 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,333 |
| Median home value | $235,231 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 98851
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98851?
852 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 57 deaths and 208 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98851?
The worst month is October: 13.8% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98851?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Grant County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98851 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 70.8 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98851?
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.