ZIP 99338 (Kennewick, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99338: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Benton County: 13.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 950 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton County. They injured 160 people and killed 32.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 43.8% across 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99338 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-182 (2), I-82 (2), Columbia Dr (1), SR-224 (1) and US-395 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99338 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 13.3% 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-182 | 2 |
| I-82 | 2 |
| Columbia Dr | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| US-395 | 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 99338 at a glance
| Population | 20,633 |
| Density | 225 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,042 |
| Median home value | $547,770 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 87 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 99338
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 99338?
Since 2015, 950 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (160 injured, 32 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99338?
The worst month is January: 10.4% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99338?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99338 compared 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 99338?
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.