ZIP 99344 (Othello, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99344: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adams 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
2 of 484 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adams County compares with Washington
Adams County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adams County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adams County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 195.7 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 7.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 80% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 26.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 33% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.2% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.4% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Adams County has lower values than Washington for garbage-truck share 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.
Adams County at a glance: 26.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 484 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adams County. They injured 142 people and killed 17.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 47.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 26.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-17 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 99344 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-26 (3) and SR-24 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.2% in Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99344 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-17; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 26.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Adams County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-17 | 4 |
| SR-26 | 3 |
| SR-24 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adams County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-395*071.65 | 6 |
| Sr-395*079.00 | 6 |
| I-90 Mp 223.00 | 5 |
| Sr-17*030.40 | 5 |
| Sr-395*093.00 | 5 |
| Sr-395*095.00 | 5 |
| Sr-26*046.75 | 4 |
| Sr-395*090.00 | 4 |
ZIP 99344 at a glance
| Population | 19,534 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,888 |
| Median home value | $284,054 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adams 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 | 25 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 29 | +17% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 34 | +17% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 43 | +28% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 43 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 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99344
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99344?
Adams County has had 484 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 142 people and killing 17.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 99344?
SR-17 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99344 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 99344?
Truck crashes in Adams County peak in December, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99344?
Since 2015, Adams County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99344 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 195.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adams County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99344?
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.