Benton County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Benton County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
13 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Oregon
Benton County against Oregon 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 | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 12.9% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Benton County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Benton County at a glance: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Benton County. They injured 96 people and killed 14.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
November through March accounts for 35.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Benton County is SR-99, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-20 (3), US-20 (3) and CR-CARDWELL Hill Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Benton County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Benton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 3 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-CARDWELL Hill Dr | 1 |
| CR-PINTAIL Ln | 1 |
| CR-WEST Hills Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 99W & Nw Lewisburg Ave | 3 |
| Hwy 20 & Mccullough Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 (Philomath Blvd) & 53Rd St | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .10 W Lilly Hill Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 99 & Circle Blvd | 2 |
| Hwy 99W & Camp Adair Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 99W (Nw 3Rd St) & Hwy 34 (Nw Harrison Blvd) | 2 |
| Hwy 99W .01 S Losen Rd | 2 |
Benton County at a glance
| Population | 98,899 |
| Land area | 675.2 sq mi |
| Density | 146 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $71,099 |
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 | 20 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | -15% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +43% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Benton County
ZIP codes in Benton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Benton County
How many truck accidents are there in Benton County?
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (96 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Benton County?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes in Benton County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Benton County?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Benton County?
Since 2015, Benton County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 5.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Benton County compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Benton County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Benton County?
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.