ZIP 98935 (Mabton, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98935: 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 runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Yakima County: 5.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.4 across Washington.
Overview
Yakima County has recorded 1,097 truck crashes since 2015, with 237 people injured and 60 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
12.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98935 since 2015: CR-GLADE Rd (1) and CR-MURRAY Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98935 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yakima County.
- With 12.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-GLADE Rd | 1 |
| CR-MURRAY Rd | 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 98935 at a glance
| Population | 4,289 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,316 |
| Median home value | $229,594 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 92. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 98935
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 98935?
1,097 truck crashes have been reported in Yakima County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 237 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98935?
Truck crashes in Yakima County peak in September, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98935?
Since 2015, Yakima County has reported 16 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98935 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Yakima County has 36.6 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 98935?
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.