ZIP 98855 (Tonasket, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98855: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Okanogan County: 10.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 82 crashes involving commercial trucks in Okanogan County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 8 were 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98855 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98855 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 98855 at a glance
| Population | 5,857 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,179 |
| Median home value | $248,721 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 98855
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98855?
82 truck crashes have been reported in Okanogan County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 24 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98855?
The worst month is July: 15.9% of truck crashes in Okanogan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98855?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Okanogan County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98855 compare 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 98855?
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.