Columbia City, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Columbia City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Columbia City and Columbia County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Columbia County numbers.
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 |
Columbia County has lower values than Oregon for 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).
Columbia City at a glance: I-5 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Columbia City since 2015.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Columbia City since 2015, this page uses Columbia County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Columbia City is I-5, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-NE Cedar Creek Rd (1), CR-NW Pacific Hwy (1) and CR-SCAPPOOSE Vernonia 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 City fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 4 |
| CR-NE Cedar Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-NW Pacific Hwy | 1 |
| CR-SCAPPOOSE Vernonia 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 City at a glance
| Population | 1,949 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,483 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97018) | $96,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97018) | $460,152 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Columbia City
How common are truck crashes in Columbia City?
Columbia County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Columbia City?
I-5 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Columbia City since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Columbia City?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Columbia City?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Columbia City compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Columbia City?
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.