ZIP 99163 (Pullman, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99163: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Whitman 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
4 of 209 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Whitman County compares with Washington
Whitman County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Whitman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Whitman County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.2% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 40% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.2% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Whitman County sits below Washington on garbage-truck share, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Whitman County: 17.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 209 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Whitman County. They injured 38 people and killed 11.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
November through March accounts for 44.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
17.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99163 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-195 (2), CR-WAWAWAI Rd (1) and SR-195 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99163 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitman County.
- With 17.2% 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
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 Whitman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-195 | 2 |
| CR-WAWAWAI Rd | 1 |
| SR-195 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Whitman County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-128*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-195*000.50 | 3 |
| Farmington Rd/Sr-27 | 2 |
| Sr-128*000.50 | 2 |
| Sr-194*003.00 | 2 |
| Sr-195*002.00 | 2 |
| Sr-195*018.00 | 2 |
| Sr-195*036.50 | 2 |
ZIP 99163 at a glance
| Population | 34,022 |
| Density | 62 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,231 |
| Median home value | $428,883 |
| Home ownership | 35% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Whitman 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +93% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 17 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 16 | -4% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99163
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99163?
Since 2015, 209 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Whitman County (38 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 99163?
The worst month is August: 14.8% of truck crashes in Whitman County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99163?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Whitman County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99163 compared with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Whitman County has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99163?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.