Sandy, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sandy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sandy 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.
Sandy at a glance: US-26 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Sandy since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clackamas County. They injured 472 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 43 truck crashes were reported in Sandy since 2015; patterns below come from Clackamas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come SR-212 (2), SR-224 (2) and CR-SE 232Nd Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Sandy fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clackamas County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-26; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clackamas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 4 |
| SR-212 | 2 |
| SR-224 | 2 |
| CR-SE 232Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-SE 362Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-SE Coalman Rd | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| N Lombard St | 1 |
| Se Butler Rd | 1 |
| Se Hogan Rd | 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 |
Sandy at a glance
| Population | 12,990 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 3,517 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97009) | $106,650 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97009) | $626,408 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 125 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sandy
How common are truck crashes in Sandy?
Since 2015, 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clackamas County (472 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sandy?
US-26 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sandy since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Sandy?
The worst month is November: 9.2% of truck crashes in Clackamas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sandy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Clackamas County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sandy compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Clackamas County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Sandy?
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.