Eugene, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eugene: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
20 of 308 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Eugene compares with Oregon
Eugene against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Eugene stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Eugene | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 14.4 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 6.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 3.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.8% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 12.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 50% below the state |
Eugene has lower values than Oregon for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Eugene: 1 in 15 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 6.7%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Eugene has recorded 308 truck crashes since 2015, with 92 people injured and 7 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 41.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
2.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-99 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come I-5 (3), SR-126W (3) and SR-58 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 20 crashes, 6.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (20% of them).
Route planning tips for Eugene fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-99, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Eugene
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 4 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| SR-126W | 3 |
| SR-58 | 2 |
| Arthur St | 1 |
| CR-PRAIRIE Rd | 1 |
| E 24th Ave | 1 |
| Oak St | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-569 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Eugene) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 126 & Green Hill Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 569 & I-5 Sb Exit Ramp | 3 |
| I-5 .15 S Hwy 569 On Ramp | 3 |
| W 7Th Ave & Garfield St | 3 |
| River Rd & Bauer Ln | 2 |
| Irving Rd .05 W Prairie Rd | 2 |
| I-5 .59 S Hwy 126 On Ramp | 2 |
| I-105 & W 7Th Ave | 2 |
Eugene at a glance
| Population | 178,786 |
| Land area | 44.5 sq mi |
| Density | 4,019 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Eugene 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 | — | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 17 | — | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 25 | +47% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 25 | +0% | 6.2 |
In the 2000s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eugene
How many truck crashes happen in Eugene?
Eugene has had 308 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 92 people and killing 7.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Eugene?
SR-99 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Eugene since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Eugene?
July has the most truck crashes in Eugene, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eugene?
20 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Eugene since 2015, 6.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Eugene compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 14.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Eugene, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Eugene?
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.