ZIP 99160 (Orient, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99160: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ferry 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
1 of 46 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Ferry County compares with Washington
Ferry County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ferry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ferry County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.4 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 37.0% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 3.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.0% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Ferry County sits below Washington on after dark. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ferry County: 37.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Police reported 46 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ferry County since 2015: 8 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 87 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (15.2% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 19.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 37.0% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 99160.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.2% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99160 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ferry County.
- Morning starts matter: 28.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Washington.
- With 37.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ferry 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 (Ferry County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-20*319.00 | 2 |
| Sr-395*241.90 | 2 |
| Sr-395*242.00 | 2 |
| Art Creel Rd/St Peters Creek Rd | 1 |
| Bridge Creek Road/Tinnell Road | 1 |
| Deadman Creek Rd/Hwy 395 | 1 |
| Deadman Crk Road/Sr-395 | 1 |
| Empire Creek Rd/Mcquiin Rd | 1 |
ZIP 99160 at a glance
| Population | 87 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ferry 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | -18% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 4 | +30% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 4 | -7% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 99160
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99160?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ferry County (8 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99160?
January has the most truck crashes in Ferry County, 15.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99160?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ferry County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99160 compare with Washington?
Ferry County records 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 99160?
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.