Bandon, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bandon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bandon and Coos County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Coos County numbers.
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.
The headline for Coos County: 1 in 99 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coos County. They injured 122 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Bandon since 2015; patterns below come from Coos County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bandon since 2015: US-101 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Bandon fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coos County.
- 26.9% 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 Coos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
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 |
Bandon at a glance
| Population | 3,311 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,200 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97411) | $50,993 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97411) | $447,055 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bandon
How many truck crashes happen in Bandon?
Coos County has had 315 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 122 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bandon?
The worst month is October: 12.1% of truck crashes in Coos County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bandon?
Since 2015, Coos County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bandon compare with Oregon?
Coos County records 42.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Bandon?
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.