Scappoose, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Scappoose: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Scappoose 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 runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Scappoose: US-30 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Scappoose since 2015.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
Only 8 truck crashes were reported in Scappoose since 2015; patterns below come from Columbia County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of Scappoose with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-NW Dixie Mountain Rd (1), CR-SCAPPOOSE Vernonia Hwy (1) and I-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Scappoose fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-NW Dixie Mountain Rd | 1 |
| CR-SCAPPOOSE Vernonia Hwy | 1 |
| I-5 | 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 |
Scappoose at a glance
| Population | 8,282 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 2,410 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97053) | $142,538 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97053) | $527,948 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Scappoose
How many truck accidents are there in Scappoose?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 70 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Scappoose?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Scappoose: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Scappoose?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Scappoose?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does Scappoose compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Scappoose?
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.