ZIP 98951 (Wapato, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 98951: 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
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.
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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 98951 happened on CR-LATERAL A Rd (3), US-97 (3), CR-HARRAH Rd (2), CR-S Wapato Rd (2) and SR-24 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
16 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 98951 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 12.8% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment 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 Yakima County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-LATERAL A Rd | 3 |
| US-97 | 3 |
| CR-HARRAH Rd | 2 |
| CR-S Wapato Rd | 2 |
| SR-24 | 2 |
| CR-BRANCH Rd | 1 |
| CR-FORT Rd | 1 |
| CR-KONNOWAC Pass Rd | 1 |
| Cr- Progressive Rd | 1 |
| E Nob Hill 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 98951 at a glance
| Population | 12,581 |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,356 |
| Median home value | $236,837 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 98951
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 98951?
Yakima County has had 1,097 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 237 people and killing 60.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 98951?
September has the most truck crashes in Yakima County, 11.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 98951?
16 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yakima County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 98951 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 36.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yakima County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 98951?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.