ZIP 99027 (Otis Orchards, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99027: 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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Spokane County: 17.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in 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
The worst month is December with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in 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
SR-290 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 99027 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-90 (3), CR-ARGONNE (1) and E Broadway Ave (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 99027 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-290 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| CR-ARGONNE | 1 |
| E Broadway Ave | 1 |
| Mu-E Bigelow Gulch Rd | 1 |
| Pleasant View Rd | 1 |
| Prairie Ave | 1 |
| SR-206 | 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 99027 at a glance
| Population | 5,992 |
| Density | 150 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,718 |
| Median home value | $432,561 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99027
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99027?
Spokane County has had 1,167 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 200 people and killing 41.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 99027?
NHTSA data shows SR-290 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99027 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 99027?
The worst month is December: 11.3% of truck crashes in Spokane County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99027?
Since 2015, Spokane County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 99027 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Spokane County records 18.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99027?
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.