Coos Bay, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Coos Bay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Coos Bay 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Coos County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Coos Bay at a glance: US-101 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Coos Bay since 2015.
Overview
Coos County has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
With 44 truck crashes reported in Coos Bay since 2015, this page uses Coos County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come Ocean Blvd (1) and Ocean Blvd Se (1).
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 Coos Bay fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coos County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% 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 Coos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 4 |
| 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 |
Coos Bay at a glance
| Population | 15,801 |
| Land area | 10.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,487 per 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Coos Bay
How common are truck crashes in Coos Bay?
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coos County (122 injured, 12 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Coos Bay?
NHTSA data shows US-101 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Coos Bay since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Coos Bay?
Truck crashes in Coos County peak in October, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Coos Bay?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coos County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Coos Bay compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 42.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Coos County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Coos Bay?
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.