ZIP 99173 (Springdale, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99173: 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 |
Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Stevens County: 22.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Stevens County has recorded 165 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 26 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 2.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 57.3% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across Washington.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 22.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99173 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-231 (1).
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 99173 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Stevens County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.6% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.9% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter 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 Stevens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-231 | 1 |
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 99173 at a glance
| Population | 1,623 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,000 |
| Median home value | $275,590 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99173
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99173?
165 truck crashes have been reported in Stevens County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 35 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99173?
December has the most truck crashes in Stevens County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 99173?
Since 2015, Stevens County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99173 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 29.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Stevens County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99173?
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.