ZIP 99103 (Almira, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99103: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
0 of 153 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lincoln County compares with Washington
Lincoln County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 108.8 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.5% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 2.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 34.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Lincoln County sits below Washington on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Lincoln County at a glance: 27.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 153 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 35 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
Road surface: 27.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 99103.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99103 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.5% 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
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 Lincoln 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 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-90 Mp 249.10 | 3 |
| Sr-174*033.00 | 2 |
| Sr-2*238.50 | 2 |
| Sr-231*001.00 | 2 |
| Sr-231*036.00 | 2 |
| Sr-28*128.40 | 2 |
| Bodeau Rd Blk 33000 | 1 |
| Broadway Avenue Blk 450 | 1 |
ZIP 99103 at a glance
| Population | 556 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,125 |
| Median home value | $238,423 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 8 | +54% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 11 | +33% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 12 | +12% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 12 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99103
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 99103?
153 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 35 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99103?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in December, with 13.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99103?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99103 compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 108.8 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99103?
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.