ZIP 99166 (Republic, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99166: 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
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 |
Compared with Washington, Ferry County is lower on after dark. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ferry County: 37.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Ferry County. They injured 8 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 87 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 15.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.3% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (19.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 37.0% 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 99166 since 2015: SR-20 (1). No single road stands out.
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 99166 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- 37.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Ferry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-20 | 1 |
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 99166 at a glance
| Population | 2,953 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,676 |
| Median home value | $268,499 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99166
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99166?
Since 2015, 46 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Ferry County (8 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99166?
Truck crashes in Ferry County peak in January, with 15.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 99166?
Since 2015, Ferry County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99166 compared with Washington?
Ferry County records 55.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99166?
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.