Myrtle Point, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Myrtle Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Myrtle Point 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.
The headline for Coos County: 1 in 99 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.0%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
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.
Myrtle Point had 10 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Coos County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Myrtle Point since 2015: SR-42 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Myrtle Point 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 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 |
Myrtle Point at a glance
| Population | 2,470 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,537 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97458) | $51,760 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97458) | $277,575 |
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. 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 Myrtle Point
How many truck accidents are there in Myrtle Point?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Coos County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 122 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Myrtle Point?
Truck crashes in Coos County peak in October, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Myrtle Point?
Since 2015, Coos County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Myrtle Point compared with Oregon?
Coos County records 42.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Myrtle Point?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.