ZIP 99354 (Richland, WA) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 99354: 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 |
Benton County sits below Washington on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
What stands out in Benton County: 13.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 9.7% across Washington.
Overview
Since 2015, 950 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton County. They injured 160 people and killed 32.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in March (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%).
Road surface: 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Washington: 9.7%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 99354 happened on CR-TAYLOR Flats Rd (1), I-82 (1), SR-224 (1), SR-240 (1) and US-395 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 99354 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- With 13.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Washington), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-TAYLOR Flats Rd | 1 |
| I-82 | 1 |
| SR-224 | 1 |
| SR-240 | 1 |
| US-395 | 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 99354 at a glance
| Population | 25,559 |
| Density | 412 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,933 |
| Median home value | $391,744 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 99354
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 99354?
950 truck crashes have been reported in Benton County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 160 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 99354?
The worst month is January: 10.4% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 99354?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 99354 compare with Washington?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 37.2 truck crashes a year; Washington has 25.8.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 99354?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.