ZIP 99126 (Evans, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99126: 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
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.
Stevens County at a glance: 22.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 165 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stevens County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 26 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (2.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 57.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.9% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99126 since 2015: US-395 (2). No single road stands out.
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 99126 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 30.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.9% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter 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 Stevens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 2 |
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 99126 at a glance
| Population | 899 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $400,419 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 99126
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99126?
Since 2015, 165 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stevens County (35 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99126?
The worst month is December: 13.3% of truck crashes in Stevens County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 99126?
Since 2015, Stevens County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99126 compare with Washington?
Stevens County records 29.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99126?
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.