ZIP 99336 (Kennewick, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99336: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton 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
14 of 950 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Washington
Benton County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton 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 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.5% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Benton County has lower values than Washington for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for ZIP 99336: US-395 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99336 since 2015.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 950 truck crashes since 2015, with 160 people injured and 32 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 13.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
US-395 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 99336 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-182 (2), I-82 (2) and Columbia Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 99336 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-395, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 13.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 3 |
| I-182 | 2 |
| I-82 | 2 |
| Columbia Dr | 1 |
| N 4th Ave | 1 |
| W 4th Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-395*018.00 | 8 |
| Sr-240*033.90 | 6 |
| Sr-240*043.00 | 5 |
| Sr-395*014.00 | 5 |
| Sr-395*018.60 | 5 |
| Sellards Road/Travis Road | 4 |
| Sr-14*160.90 | 4 |
| Sr-14*167.25 | 4 |
ZIP 99336 at a glance
| Population | 50,735 |
| Density | 1,462 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,527 |
| Median home value | $317,910 |
| Home ownership | 48% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 28 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 44 | +54% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 64 | +47% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 87 | +35% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 87. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99336
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99336?
950 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 160 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 99336?
NHTSA data shows US-395 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99336 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99336?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in January, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99336?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99336 compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 99336?
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.