ZIP 99347 (Pomeroy, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99347: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Garfield 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
1 of 40 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garfield County compares with Washington
Garfield County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garfield County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.1 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 5.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 18% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.3% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 14% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.4% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 43.8% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 30.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Garfield County sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Washington on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and after dark.
The headline for Garfield County: April worst month: 15.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Garfield County has recorded 40 truck crashes since 2015, with 7 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 112 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 15.0% of the yearly total, while October has the fewest (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 43.8% in Washington.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99347 since 2015: US-12 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Washington: 2.2%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 99347 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Garfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garfield County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-12*420.00 | 2 |
| Connell Hill Rd Blk 500 | 1 |
| Lynn Gulch Road/Casey Creek | 1 |
| Main St Blk 15 | 1 |
| Meadow Creek Rd/Breakdown Rd | 1 |
| Sr 12 Mp 394.30 | 1 |
| Sr 12 Mp 405.59 | 1 |
| Sr 12 Mp 407.50 | 1 |
ZIP 99347 at a glance
| Population | 2,512 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,699 |
| Median home value | $237,368 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Garfield 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +2% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 3 | +17% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 3 | -2% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99347
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99347?
Garfield County has had 40 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 7 people and killing 1.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99347?
The worst month is April: 15.0% of truck crashes in Garfield County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 99347?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Garfield County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99347 compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Garfield County has 136.1 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 99347?
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.