Bunker Hill, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bunker Hill: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bunker Hill 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 sits below Oregon on 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.
Bunker Hill at a glance: US-101 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Bunker Hill since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 315 crashes involving commercial trucks in Coos County since 2015: 122 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Bunker Hill 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%.
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%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-101 leads within 10 miles of Bunker Hill with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-42 (2), Ocean Blvd (1) and Ocean Blvd Se (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Bunker Hill fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-101 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 4 |
| SR-42 | 2 |
| Ocean Blvd | 1 |
| Ocean Blvd Se | 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 |
Bunker Hill at a glance
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97420) | $61,574 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97420) | $304,452 |
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 Bunker Hill
How many truck crashes happen in Bunker Hill?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Coos County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 122 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Bunker Hill?
US-101 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bunker Hill since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bunker Hill?
The worst month is October: 12.1% of truck crashes in Coos County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bunker Hill?
Since 2015, Coos County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Bunker Hill compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Coos County records 42.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bunker Hill?
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.