ZIP 99348 (Prescott, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99348: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Walla Walla 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
4 of 232 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Walla Walla County compares with Washington
Walla Walla County against Washington and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Walla Walla County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Walla Walla County | Washington | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.2 | 25.8 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.14 | 0.18 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.9% | 9.7% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.1% | 24.8% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 20.2% | 13.8% | 37% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 43.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.6% | 25.2% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Washington, Walla Walla County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Walla Walla County: 15.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 9.7% in Washington.
Overview
Police reported 232 crashes involving commercial trucks in Walla Walla County since 2015: 33 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.4% of truck crashes, vs 43.8% for Washington.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.3% of truck crashes.
15.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.7% across Washington.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 99348.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.2% across Washington.
Route planning tips for ZIP 99348 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 34.1% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Washington; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 15.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Washington; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Walla Walla County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Walla Walla County) |
|---|---|
| Sr-12*301.00 | 4 |
| Sr-730*003.00 | 4 |
| Sr-12*307.00 | 3 |
| Sr-12*314.00 | 3 |
| Sr-730*001.00 | 3 |
| Sr-730*005.00 | 3 |
| Sr 12 Mp 314.30 | 2 |
| Sr-12 Mp 251.33 | 2 |
ZIP 99348 at a glance
| Population | 1,633 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,167 |
| Median home value | $247,218 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Walla Walla 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 | 15 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 15 | +2% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +23% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | +16% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 15 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 99348
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 99348?
232 truck crashes have been reported in Walla Walla County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 33 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 99348?
The worst month is January: 11.6% of truck crashes in Walla Walla County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 99348?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Walla Walla County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 99348 compared with Washington?
The yearly rate is 32.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Walla Walla County, vs 25.8 for Washington.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 99348?
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.