Warren, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warren: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warren 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 |
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).
Warren at a glance: I-5 deadliest road: 2 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Warren 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.
With 1 truck crash reported in Warren since 2015, this page uses Columbia County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.9% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
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 Warren is I-5, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-NW Pacific Hwy (1), CR-SCAPPOOSE Vernonia Hwy (1) and US-30 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Warren fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 2 |
| CR-NW Pacific Hwy | 1 |
| CR-SCAPPOOSE Vernonia Hwy | 1 |
| US-30 | 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 |
Warren at a glance
| Land area | 6.3 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 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Warren
How common are truck crashes in Warren?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbia County (70 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Warren?
I-5 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Warren since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Warren?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Warren?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Warren compare with Oregon?
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 Warren?
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.