Jeffers Gardens, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jeffers Gardens: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jeffers Gardens 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). It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clatsop County at a glance: 7.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oregon: 3.9).
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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Jeffers Gardens since 2015; patterns below come from Clatsop County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Jeffers Gardens since 2015: US-101 (2) and US-30 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Jeffers Gardens fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| US-30 | 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 |
Jeffers Gardens at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 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 |
In the 1990s about 34 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 22. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jeffers Gardens
How many truck accidents are there in Jeffers Gardens?
Clatsop County has had 229 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 112 people and killing 16.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jeffers Gardens?
July has the most truck crashes in Clatsop County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jeffers Gardens?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Clatsop County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Jeffers Gardens compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
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 Jeffers Gardens?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.