Coos County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coos 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
3 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coos County compares with Oregon
Coos County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coos County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Coos County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Coos County: US-101 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes in Coos County since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 315 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coos County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Coos County is US-101, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-42 (3), Ocean Blvd (1) and Ocean Blvd Se (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Coos County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Coos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Coos County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 7 |
| SR-42 | 3 |
| Ocean Blvd | 1 |
| Ocean Blvd Se | 1 |
| South Powers Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coos County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 101 (Sherman Ave) & Virginia Ave | 3 |
| Fat Elk Rd .2 N Arago- Fish Trap Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & 10Th St | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Front St | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Hwy 241 | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Mctimmons Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Newmark Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Wildwood Rd | 2 |
Coos County at a glance
| Population | 64,326 |
| Land area | 1,596.0 sq mi |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,935 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coos 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 | 35 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | -37% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | -6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +43% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 35 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Coos County
ZIP codes in Coos County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Coos County
How many truck crashes happen in Coos County?
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coos County (122 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Coos County?
US-101 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Coos County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coos County?
Truck crashes in Coos County peak in October, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Coos County?
Since 2015, Coos County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Coos County compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Coos County has 42.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Coos 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.