SR-512 and Meridian are where most Puyallup windshield damage starts. The 512 corridor moves fast, carries a lot of construction traffic between Puyallup and Lakewood, and leaves very little following distance during commute hours.
South Hill's elevation matters more than people expect. A chip that seems stable in the valley can run several inches on the first genuinely cold morning up the hill, because the defroster heats the inside of the glass while the outside is still near freezing. If you have a chip and a cold snap is forecast, get it done first.
Fair week changes everything about scheduling around the Fairgrounds. If you are near the fairgrounds in September, tell us and we will pick a time and a meeting spot that is not gridlocked.