ZIP 99201 (Spokane, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99201: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Spokane 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
3.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Spokane County compares with Washington
Spokane County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Spokane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Spokane County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 18.1 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.7% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.9% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Spokane County has lower values than Washington for crashes per 100k residents / yr, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 99201 at a glance: 2.1× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 99201 (1.5 → 3.2).
Overview
Police reported 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks in Spokane County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 41 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 17.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-90 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-290 (4), US-2 (4) and CR-ARGONNE (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 34 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in January (18% of them).
They recorded 3.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.7 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99201 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-90 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in January; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; adjust start times where you can.
- 17.7% 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 Spokane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-90 | 5 |
| SR-290 | 4 |
| US-2 | 4 |
| CR-ARGONNE | 1 |
| E Broadway Ave | 1 |
| Mu-E Bigelow Gulch Rd | 1 |
| Mu-E Hartson Ave | 1 |
| Mu-E Nebraska Ave | 1 |
| Mu-E Sprague Ave | 1 |
| N Market St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Spokane County) |
|---|---|
| S Stevens St Blk 100 | 6 |
| Altamont/Main | 4 |
| Trent | 4 |
| E Broadway Ave/N Thierman Rd | 3 |
| I 90 Mp 270.00 | 3 |
| S Stevens Blk 100 | 3 |
| Sr-2*276.22 | 3 |
| Sr-290*005.81 | 3 |
ZIP 99201 at a glance
| Population | 15,829 |
| Density | 2,058 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,171 |
| Median home value | $317,142 |
| Home ownership | 30% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Spokane 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 | 48 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 66 | +39% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 83 | +24% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 110 | +33% | 5.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 48 to 110. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99201
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99201?
1,167 truck crashes have been reported in Spokane County since 2015, with 41 deaths and 200 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 99201?
Since 2015, I-90 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99201: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99201?
Truck crashes in Spokane County peak in December, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99201?
Since 2015, Spokane County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99201 compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Spokane County has 18.1 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99201?
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.