ZIP 99040 (Wellpinit, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99040: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Stevens 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
5 of 165 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Stevens County compares with Washington
Stevens County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stevens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stevens County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.1 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.6% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 57.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 26.1% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Stevens County: 22.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 165 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stevens County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 10 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.3% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
22.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 99040.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99040 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 22.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Stevens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stevens County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-395*233.00 | 4 |
| Sr-395*193.00 | 3 |
| Sr-395*195.00 | 3 |
| Sr-231 Mp 057.75 | 2 |
| Sr-231*050.03 | 2 |
| Sr-25*066.00 | 2 |
| Sr-25*100.00 | 2 |
| Sr-25*109.00 | 2 |
ZIP 99040 at a glance
| Population | 536 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,200 |
| Median home value | $176,857 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stevens 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 | 13 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +8% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 13 | -4% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 15 | +12% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99040
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99040?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 35 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99040?
The worst month is December: 13.3% of truck crashes in Stevens County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99040?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 99040 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Stevens County has 29.1 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99040?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.