West Linn, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Linn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Linn 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Clackamas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clackamas County at a glance: 4.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Clackamas County has recorded 1,432 truck crashes since 2015, with 472 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Only 77 truck crashes were reported in West Linn since 2015; patterns below come from Clackamas County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of West Linn since 2015: I-5 (6), SR-99 (6), I-205 (3), SR-212 (2) and SR-213 (2). No single road stands out.
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.
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for West Linn fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 6 |
| SR-99 | 6 |
| I-205 | 3 |
| SR-212 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-224 | 2 |
| SR-99W | 2 |
| Beavercreek Rd | 1 |
| CR-ARNDT Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 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 |
West Linn at a glance
| Population | 26,597 |
| Land area | 7.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,580 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97068) | $151,729 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97068) | $797,937 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 125. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Linn
How many truck accidents are there in West Linn?
Clackamas County has had 1,432 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 472 people and killing 35.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in West Linn?
November has the most truck crashes in Clackamas County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Linn?
Since 2015, Clackamas County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does West Linn compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
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 West Linn?
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.