ZIP 99258 (Spokane, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99258: 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 runs above Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Spokane County: 17.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Overview
Spokane County has recorded 1,167 truck crashes since 2015, with 200 people injured and 41 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 45.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.6%).
17.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99258 since 2015: I-90 (5), SR-290 (5), US-2 (4), CR-ARGONNE (1) and E Broadway Ave (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 34 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 2.2% across 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 99258 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at January schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 5 |
| 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 99258 at a glance
| Population | 471 |
| Density | 1,120 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 110 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 99258
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 99258?
Since 2015, 1,167 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Spokane County (200 injured, 41 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99258?
The worst month is December: 11.3% of truck crashes in Spokane County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99258?
Since 2015, Spokane County has reported 34 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 99258 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 18.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Spokane County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 99258?
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.