ZIP 98950 (Vantage, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98950: 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Kittitas County at a glance: 35.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Kittitas County has recorded 1,375 truck crashes since 2015, with 142 people injured and 28 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 15.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 55.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 5–6 am, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 35.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-243 (2) and CR-ROAD R Sw (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98950 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kittitas County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 35.2% 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
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 Kittitas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-26 | 3 |
| SR-243 | 2 |
| CR-ROAD R Sw | 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 98950 at a glance
| Population | 61 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
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 |
In the 1990s about 71 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 119. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98950
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 98950?
Since 2015, 1,375 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kittitas County (142 injured, 28 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 98950?
SR-26 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98950 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 98950?
The worst month is December: 15.0% of truck crashes in Kittitas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 98950?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Kittitas County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 98950 compare 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 98950?
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.