ZIP 98858 (Waterville, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98858: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
7 of 218 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Douglas County compares with Washington
Douglas County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 2.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.1% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.3% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 14% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Douglas County has lower values than Washington for morning rush (6–10 am), 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.
The headline for Douglas County: 16.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 218 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Douglas County. They injured 105 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 16.1% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 98858.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 3.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98858 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 16.1% 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
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 Douglas 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 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-2*120.00 | 4 |
| Sr-2*128.00 | 3 |
| Sr-2*187.40 | 3 |
| Sr-97*220.50 | 3 |
| 6Th St Se/S Lyle Ave | 2 |
| Mcneil Canyon Rd | 2 |
| Nelpar | 2 |
| Sr-17*122.00 | 2 |
ZIP 98858 at a glance
| Population | 1,783 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,669 |
| Median home value | $254,552 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 11 | +4% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 14 | +36% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 20 | +34% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 20. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98858
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98858?
Douglas County has had 218 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 105 people and killing 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98858?
The worst month is December: 11.5% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98858?
Since 2015, Douglas County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98858 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98858?
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.