ZIP 98859 (Wauconda, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98859: 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
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 for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 82 crashes involving commercial trucks in Okanogan County since 2015: 24 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 51 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 11.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98859 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-FS Road 5550 (1).
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 98859 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 14.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Okanogan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-FS Road 5550 | 1 |
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 98859 at a glance
| Population | 435 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,108 |
| Median home value | $126,046 |
| 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 98859
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98859?
82 truck crashes have been reported in Okanogan County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 24 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98859?
The worst month is July: 15.9% of truck crashes in Okanogan County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98859?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Okanogan County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98859 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Okanogan County records 15.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98859?
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.