ZIP 99343 (Mesa, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99343: 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 runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Franklin County: +89% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (21) to the 2010s (39).
Overview
Since 2015, 597 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Franklin County. They injured 120 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.3% of truck crashes, compared with 9.7% in Washington.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99343 since 2015: US-395 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99343 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Franklin County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.3% of truck crashes here, more than Washington; schedule winter 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 Franklin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 1 |
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 99343 at a glance
| Population | 3,215 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,451 |
| Median home value | $228,987 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99343
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99343?
Franklin County has had 597 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 120 people and killing 18.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99343?
Truck crashes in Franklin County peak in September, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99343?
Since 2015, Franklin County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99343 compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Franklin County has 51.0 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99343?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.