ZIP 99117 (Creston, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99117: 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
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.
What stands out in Lincoln County: 27.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 153 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.5%).
27.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99117 happened on US-2 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Lincoln County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99117 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 27.5% 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
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 1 |
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 99117 at a glance
| Population | 556 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,750 |
| Median home value | $260,678 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99117
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99117?
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 99117?
The worst month is December: 13.7% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99117?
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 99117 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 108.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99117?
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.