ZIP 99337 (Kennewick, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99337: 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 sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Benton County: 13.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Police reported 950 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 160 people were injured and 32 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.1% of truck crashes.
13.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99337 happened on I-82 (1), SR-730 (1), US-12 (1) and US-730 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 99337 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-82 | 1 |
| SR-730 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
| US-730 | 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 99337 at a glance
| Population | 33,287 |
| Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,848 |
| Median home value | $394,729 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 28 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 87. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99337
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99337?
950 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 160 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 99337?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in January, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 99337?
Garbage trucks were involved in 14 reported crashes in Benton County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99337 compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 99337?
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.