Philomath, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Philomath: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Philomath and Benton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Benton County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Oregon, Benton County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Benton County: 1 in 20 crashes involve a garbage truck (13 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 258 crashes involving commercial trucks in Benton County since 2015: 96 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
Only 14 truck crashes were reported in Philomath since 2015; patterns below come from Benton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-99 (2), CR-CARDWELL Hill Dr (1) and CR-PINTAIL Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Philomath fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 28.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-CARDWELL Hill Dr | 1 |
| CR-PINTAIL Ln | 1 |
| CR-WEST Hills Rd | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 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 |
Philomath at a glance
| Population | 5,795 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,808 per sq mi |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 24. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Philomath
How many truck accidents are there in Philomath?
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (96 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Philomath?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Philomath since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Philomath?
Truck crashes in Benton County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Philomath?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Benton County since 2015 (5.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Philomath compared with Oregon?
Benton County records 22.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Philomath?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.