North Bend, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Bend: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Bend 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
North Bend at a glance: US-101 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of North Bend.
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.
With 34 truck crashes reported in North Bend since 2015, this page uses Coos County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.1% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across 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
US-101 leads within 10 miles of North Bend with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come 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 North Bend fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-101 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 |
North Bend at a glance
| Population | 10,049 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,556 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97459) | $82,035 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97459) | $370,108 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about North Bend
How common are truck crashes in North Bend?
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 North Bend?
US-101 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of North Bend since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Bend?
The worst month is October: 12.1% of truck crashes in Coos County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in North Bend?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coos County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does North Bend 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 North Bend?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.