ZIP 99345 (Paterson, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99345: 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 |
Compared with Washington, Benton County is lower on 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.
What stands out in ZIP 99345: SR-14 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99345: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 950 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton County. They injured 160 people and killed 32.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.1%).
13.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 99345 is SR-14, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-SONOVA Rd (1) and I-84 (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 99345 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-14, 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 3 |
| CR-SONOVA Rd | 1 |
| I-84 | 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 99345 at a glance
| Population | 162 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,500 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. 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 99345
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 99345?
Since 2015, 950 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (160 injured, 32 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 99345?
NHTSA data shows SR-14 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 99345 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 99345?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in January, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99345?
14 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99345 compare with Washington?
The yearly rate is 37.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99345?
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.