Clatsop County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Clatsop 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
4 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clatsop County compares with Oregon
Clatsop County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clatsop County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clatsop County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Clatsop County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Clatsop County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 229 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clatsop County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 11.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Clatsop County is US-30, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-101 (3), US-26 (3) and CR-BROWNSMEAD Dike Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Clatsop County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-30; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- 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 Clatsop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Clatsop County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 5 |
| US-101 | 3 |
| US-26 | 3 |
| CR-BROWNSMEAD Dike Ln | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clatsop County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 101 & Greaanleaf Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & West Beach Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 (Roosevelt Dr) & Ave C | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .06 S Turtle Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .13 S Patriot Way | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .13 S Radar Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 3.62 N Hwy 30 | 2 |
| Hwy 101B & Hwy 101 | 2 |
Clatsop County at a glance
| Population | 41,043 |
| Land area | 828.2 sq mi |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $72,574 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clatsop 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 | 34 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | -57% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +35% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Clatsop County
ZIP codes in Clatsop County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Clatsop County
How common are truck crashes in Clatsop County?
229 truck crashes have been reported in Clatsop County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 112 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Clatsop County?
US-30 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Clatsop County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Clatsop County?
July has the most truck crashes in Clatsop County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Clatsop County?
Since 2015, Clatsop County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Clatsop County compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Clatsop County has 48.7 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Clatsop County?
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.