ZIP 99156 (Newport, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99156: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pend Oreille 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
3 of 75 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pend Oreille County compares with Washington
Pend Oreille County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pend Oreille County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pend Oreille County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.9 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 25.7% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.7% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 10.8% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 57% below the state |
Pend Oreille County has lower values than Washington for injuries per crash and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pend Oreille County: 25.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Pend Oreille County has recorded 75 truck crashes since 2015, with 10 people injured and 4 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 54 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 20.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.7%.
November through March accounts for 52.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 14.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 25.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99156 happened on US-2 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.0% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 99156 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pend Oreille County.
- 25.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Pend Oreille County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pend Oreille County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-20*411.10 | 3 |
| N State Ave/Pine St | 2 |
| Sr-2*317.00 | 2 |
| Sr-20*409.00 | 2 |
| Sr-20*415.00 | 2 |
| Sr-20*418.00 | 2 |
| County Road #35 | 1 |
| Flowery Trail Rd/Danforth Road | 1 |
ZIP 99156 at a glance
| Population | 9,195 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,271 |
| Median home value | $375,891 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pend Oreille 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 | 6 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | -18% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 5 | -9% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +53% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 7. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 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 99156
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99156?
75 truck crashes have been reported in Pend Oreille County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 10 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99156?
The worst month is February: 20.0% of truck crashes in Pend Oreille County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99156?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pend Oreille County since 2015, 4.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99156 compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Pend Oreille County has 46.9 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99156?
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.