ZIP 99105 (Benge, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99105: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
2 of 484 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Adams County compares with Washington
Adams County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 195.7 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 7.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Adams County has lower values than Washington for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Adams County: 26.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 484 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 142 people and killed 17.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 47.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 26.3% 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 99105.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99105 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 26.3% 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
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 Adams 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 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-395*071.65 | 6 |
| Sr-395*079.00 | 6 |
| I-90 Mp 223.00 | 5 |
| Sr-17*030.40 | 5 |
| Sr-395*093.00 | 5 |
| Sr-395*095.00 | 5 |
| Sr-26*046.75 | 4 |
| Sr-395*090.00 | 4 |
ZIP 99105 at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 29 | +17% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 34 | +17% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 43 | +28% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 43. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99105
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99105?
Since 2015, 484 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adams County (142 injured, 17 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99105?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in December, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99105?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99105 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 195.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99105?
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.