ZIP 98941 (Roslyn, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98941: 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
Since 2015, 1,375 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kittitas County. They injured 142 people and killed 28.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (15.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (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.
35.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 98941 is I-90, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-970 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98941 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 35.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Kittitas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 4 |
| 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 98941 at a glance
| Population | 1,076 |
| Density | 262 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,800 |
| Median home value | $560,446 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 98941
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98941?
1,375 truck crashes have been reported in Kittitas County since 2015, with 28 deaths and 142 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 98941?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98941: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98941?
The worst month is December: 15.0% of truck crashes in Kittitas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98941?
Since 2015, Kittitas County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98941 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 248.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kittitas County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 98941?
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.