ZIP 98948 (Toppenish, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98948: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Yakima County is lower on 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.
The headline for ZIP 98948: US-97 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 98948 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,097 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yakima County. They injured 237 people and killed 60.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
US-97 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 98948 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-22 (2), CR-S Wapato Rd (1) and SR-223 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 16 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 98948 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yakima County.
- Look at alternatives to US-97 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.8% 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 Yakima County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 5 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| CR-S Wapato Rd | 1 |
| SR-223 | 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 98948 at a glance
| Population | 12,638 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,759 |
| Median home value | $227,244 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 98948
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98948?
1,097 truck crashes have been reported in Yakima County since 2015, with 60 deaths and 237 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 98948?
US-97 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98948 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98948?
September has the most truck crashes in Yakima County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98948?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yakima County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 98948 compared with Washington?
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 98948?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.