ZIP 99179 (Uniontown, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99179: 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 has lower values than Washington for 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.
Whitman County at a glance: 17.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Whitman County has recorded 209 truck crashes since 2015, with 38 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 99179 is US-195, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Bryden Canyon Rd (1), CR-WILMA Dr (1) and Leevee Bypass Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99179 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Whitman County.
- Look at alternatives to US-195 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.2% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter 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 |
| Bryden Canyon Rd | 1 |
| CR-WILMA Dr | 1 |
| Leevee Bypass Rd | 1 |
| SR-128 | 1 |
| SR-129 | 1 |
| US-95 | 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 99179 at a glance
| Population | 645 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,063 |
| Median home value | $405,113 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 99179
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99179?
Whitman County has had 209 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 38 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 99179?
US-195 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99179 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 99179?
The worst month is August: 14.8% of truck crashes in Whitman County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 99179?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Whitman County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 99179 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Whitman County records 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 25.8 across Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99179?
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.