ZIP 99019 (Liberty Lake, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99019: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Spokane County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Spokane County: 17.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks in Spokane County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 41 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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%).
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
SR-290 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 99019 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-95 (4), I-90 (3) and Pleasant View Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Their busiest month is January, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 3.2, vs 3.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99019 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-290, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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-290 | 6 |
| US-95 | 4 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| Pleasant View Rd | 1 |
| Prairie Ave | 1 |
| SR-27 | 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 99019 at a glance
| Population | 12,447 |
| Density | 216 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $120,053 |
| Median home value | $605,900 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 110. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99019
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99019?
1,167 truck crashes have been reported in Spokane County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 200 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 99019?
SR-290 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99019 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99019?
December has the most truck crashes in Spokane County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99019?
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 99019 compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Spokane County has 18.1 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99019?
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.