ZIP 99039 (Waverly, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99039: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.9% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
US-195 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 99039 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-27 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Their busiest month is January, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 3.2 deaths compared with 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99039 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Spokane County.
- Look at alternatives to US-195 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: January is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Spokane County.
- 29.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 17.7% 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 Spokane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-195 | 4 |
| 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 99039 at a glance
| Population | 166 |
| Density | 157 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,909 |
| Median home value | $239,498 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 99039
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 99039?
1,167 truck crashes have been reported in Spokane County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 200 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 99039?
Since 2015, US-195 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99039: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99039?
The worst month is December: 11.3% of truck crashes in Spokane County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99039?
Since 2015, Spokane County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 99039 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
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 99039?
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.