ZIP 98923 (Cowiche, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98923: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yakima 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
16 of 1,097 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yakima County compares with Washington
Yakima County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yakima County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yakima County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 36.6 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 30% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.8% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.5% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Yakima County has lower values than Washington for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Yakima County at a glance: 5.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.4 in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yakima County since 2015: 237 people were injured and 60 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98923 happened on CR-SUMMITVIEW Rd (2), US-12 (2), CR-AHTANUM Rd (1), CR-ROSENKRANZ Rd (1) and SR-12 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 16 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98923 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.8% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Yakima County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-SUMMITVIEW Rd | 2 |
| US-12 | 2 |
| CR-AHTANUM Rd | 1 |
| CR-ROSENKRANZ Rd | 1 |
| SR-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yakima County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-24*005.00 | 5 |
| Sr-12*176.00 | 4 |
| Sr-12*202.00 | 4 |
| Sr-97*060.80 | 4 |
| Sr-97*076.00 | 4 |
| Dekker Rd/Knowles Rd | 3 |
| Rudkin Rd/E Valley Mall Blvd | 3 |
| Sr-12*154.00 | 3 |
ZIP 98923 at a glance
| Population | 994 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,776 |
| Median home value | $250,090 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yakima 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 | 42 | — | 3.3 |
| 2000s | 59 | +38% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 84 | +44% | 3.8 |
| 2020s | 92 | +9% | 6.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 92. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98923
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98923?
Since 2015, 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yakima County (237 injured, 60 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98923?
Truck crashes in Yakima County peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98923?
Since 2015, Yakima County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98923 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yakima County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98923?
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.