Barlow, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barlow: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barlow and Clackamas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clackamas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clackamas County compares with Oregon
Clackamas County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clackamas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Clackamas County has lower values than Oregon for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Barlow at a glance: I-5 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Barlow since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clackamas County since 2015: 472 people were injured and 35 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Barlow since 2015, this page uses Clackamas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.9%.
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: SR-211 (4), CR-EHLEN Rd Ne (2) and CR-MCKAY Rd Ne (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Their busiest month is April, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Barlow fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clackamas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clackamas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 7 |
| SR-211 | 4 |
| CR-EHLEN Rd Ne | 2 |
| CR-MCKAY Rd Ne | 2 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| Arndt Rd Ne | 1 |
| Beavercreek Rd | 1 |
| CR-ARNDT Rd Ne | 1 |
| I-205 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clackamas County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 211 & Kropf Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 213 & Redland Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 224 & Hwy 211 | 6 |
| Hwy 99E & Barlow Rd | 6 |
| I-205 .01 N Hwy 213 Exit | 6 |
| I-205 .29 S Hwy 212 On Ramp | 5 |
| Hwy 211 & Hwy 170 | 4 |
| Hwy 26 & Hwy 35 | 4 |
Barlow at a glance
| Population | 141 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 2,712 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97013) | $101,832 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97013) | $550,168 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clackamas 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 | 41 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 78 | +91% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 100 | +27% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 125 | +25% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 125. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barlow
How many truck crashes happen in Barlow?
Since 2015, 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clackamas County (472 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Barlow?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barlow since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Barlow?
November has the most truck crashes in Clackamas County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Barlow?
Since 2015, Clackamas County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Barlow compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Clackamas County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Barlow?
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.