ZIP 98922 (Cle Elum, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98922: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kittitas 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
5 of 1,375 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kittitas County compares with Washington
Kittitas County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kittitas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kittitas County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 248.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 9.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.10 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 44% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 83% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 35.2% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 32.8% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.6× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 55.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 33.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Washington, Kittitas County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Kittitas County: 35.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Kittitas County has recorded 1,375 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 28 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 55.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 35.2% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98922 happened on I-90 (3) and SR-970 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98922 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.2% 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
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 Kittitas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 3 |
| SR-970 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kittitas County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-10*103.60 | 5 |
| Sr-97*163.20 | 4 |
| I-90 Mp 114.90 | 3 |
| Sr-97*150.00 | 3 |
| Sr-97*153.00 | 3 |
| Sr-97*163.00 | 3 |
| Sr-97*165.00 | 3 |
| Canyon Rd Blk 7100 | 2 |
ZIP 98922 at a glance
| Population | 7,688 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,603 |
| Median home value | $647,846 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kittitas 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 | 71 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 72 | +2% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 108 | +49% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 119 | +11% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 71 to 119. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98922
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98922?
1,375 truck crashes have been reported in Kittitas County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 142 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 98922?
The worst month is December: 15.0% of truck crashes in Kittitas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 98922?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kittitas County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98922 compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Kittitas County has 248.4 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98922?
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.