ZIP 99005 (Colbert, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99005: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Spokane 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
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Spokane County compares with Washington
Spokane County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spokane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spokane County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.1 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.7% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Spokane County sits below Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Spokane County: 17.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Spokane County. They injured 200 people and killed 41.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.9% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 17.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99005 happened on SR-206 (2), US-2 (2), CR-ARGONNE (1), Mu-E Bigelow Gulch Rd (1) and Mu-E Nebraska Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
34 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (18% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.2, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99005 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 29.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.7% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Spokane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-206 | 2 |
| US-2 | 2 |
| CR-ARGONNE | 1 |
| Mu-E Bigelow Gulch Rd | 1 |
| Mu-E Nebraska Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spokane County) |
|---|---|
| S Stevens St Blk 100 | 6 |
| Altamont/Main | 4 |
| Trent | 4 |
| E Broadway Ave/N Thierman Rd | 3 |
| I 90 Mp 270.00 | 3 |
| S Stevens Blk 100 | 3 |
| Sr-2*276.22 | 3 |
| Sr-290*005.81 | 3 |
ZIP 99005 at a glance
| Population | 10,815 |
| Density | 106 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,530 |
| Median home value | $560,440 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spokane 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 | 48 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 66 | +39% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 83 | +24% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 110 | +33% | 5.0 |
In the 1990s about 48 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 110. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99005
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 99005?
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Spokane County (200 injured, 41 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 99005?
December has the most truck crashes in Spokane County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99005?
Since 2015, Spokane County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99005 compared with Washington?
Spokane County records 18.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99005?
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.