05/27/2026
"Litter isn’t just ugly, it’s dangerous.
Every year in Washington, items escaping from unsecured loads cause around 300 traffic crashes, including many injuries and even fatalities.
Nearly 40% of roadside litter comes from falling or blowing out of unsecured vehicle loads.
Properly securing truck and trailer loads with tie-down equipment like cargo nets and ratchet straps prevents crashes and saves lives, ensuring Washington roads are both safe and litter free."
- Washington State Department of Ecology
Secure your load - keep litter from entering our regions waterways - help protect people and the environment from the dangers of unsecured loads.
