Columbia County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Columbia 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
2 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Oregon
Columbia County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Columbia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Columbia County: US-30 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes in Columbia County since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia County. They injured 70 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-30 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come CR-APIARY Rd (1), CR-SCAPPOOSE Vernonia Hwy (1) and Scappoose Veronia Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Columbia County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 6 |
| CR-APIARY Rd | 1 |
| CR-SCAPPOOSE Vernonia Hwy | 1 |
| Scappoose Veronia Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 30 & Rockcrest St | 3 |
| Hwy 47 .86 S Hwy 202 | 3 |
| Apiary Rd .21 S Old Rainier Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Colvin Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Gable Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Heath Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Tide Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 E Mill St | 2 |
Columbia County at a glance
| Population | 54,063 |
| Land area | 658.7 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $88,801 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | +74% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | -19% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | +13% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Columbia County
ZIP codes in Columbia County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Columbia County
How common are truck crashes in Columbia County?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbia County (70 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Columbia County?
US-30 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Columbia County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County?
October has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Columbia County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Columbia County compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Columbia County has 29.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Columbia County?
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.