ZIP 98862 (Winthrop, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98862: 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 has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Okanogan County at a glance: 10.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Okanogan County has recorded 82 truck crashes since 2015, with 24 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 51 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (15.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (2.4%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 98862.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98862 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 98862 at a glance
| Population | 2,995 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,080 |
| Median home value | $735,272 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 6 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98862
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98862?
82 truck crashes have been reported in Okanogan County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 24 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98862?
The worst month is July: 15.9% of truck crashes in Okanogan County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98862?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Okanogan County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98862 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 15.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Okanogan County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98862?
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.