ZIP 98857 (Warden, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98857: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Grant County is lower on 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.
Grant County at a glance: 6.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Washington: 3.4).
Overview
Grant County has recorded 852 truck crashes since 2015, with 208 people injured and 57 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98857 is SR-17, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-BOROAD U Se (1), CR-RD S Se (1) and CR-ROAD U Se (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98857 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-17, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 13.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 6 |
| CR-BOROAD U Se | 1 |
| CR-RD S Se | 1 |
| CR-ROAD U Se | 1 |
| I-90 | 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 98857 at a glance
| Population | 4,062 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,860 |
| Median home value | $211,821 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 to 78. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.4 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98857
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98857?
852 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 57 deaths and 208 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98857?
SR-17 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98857 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98857?
The worst month is October: 13.8% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98857?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Grant County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 98857 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 98857?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.