ZIP 99301 (Pasco, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Franklin 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
6 of 597 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Franklin County compares with Washington
Franklin County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Franklin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Franklin County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.0 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.0% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 24.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | same |
Franklin County has lower values than Washington for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Franklin County at a glance: +89% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (21) to the 2010s (39).
Overview
Franklin County has recorded 597 truck crashes since 2015, with 120 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 11.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99301 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-395 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 99301 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- With 11.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Franklin County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-395*025.11 | 9 |
| Sr-17*020.20 | 8 |
| Sr-395*025.10 | 8 |
| Sr-395*027.60 | 6 |
| Sr-395*027.00 | 5 |
| Sr-395*060.00 | 5 |
| Sr-12*294.00 | 4 |
| Sr-395*029.00 | 4 |
ZIP 99301 at a glance
| Population | 87,044 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,951 |
| Median home value | $385,066 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Franklin 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 | 18 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 21 | +11% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 39 | +89% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 56 | +45% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 56 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99301
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 99301?
597 truck crashes have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, with 18 deaths and 120 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99301?
September has the most truck crashes in Franklin County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99301?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Franklin County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 99301 compare with Washington for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 51.0 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 99301?
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.