Gearhart, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gearhart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gearhart and Clatsop County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Clatsop County numbers.
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 sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Clatsop County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 229 crashes involving commercial trucks in Clatsop County since 2015: 112 people were injured and 16 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Gearhart since 2015; patterns below come from Clatsop County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gearhart since 2015: US-101 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Gearhart fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Clatsop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
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 |
Gearhart at a glance
| Population | 1,872 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,002 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97146) | $82,936 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97146) | $453,520 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gearhart
How common are truck crashes in Gearhart?
229 truck crashes have been reported in Clatsop County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 112 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gearhart?
Truck crashes in Clatsop County peak in July, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gearhart?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clatsop County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Gearhart compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clatsop County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gearhart?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.