Lincoln County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lincoln County: 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
11 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Oregon
Lincoln County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.1% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Oregon for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 258 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 98 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-20 (4), N Maple Dr (1) and SR-180 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Lincoln County fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-101, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 6 |
| US-20 | 4 |
| N Maple Dr | 1 |
| SR-180 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Butler Bridge Rd .15 S Se Fir St | 2 |
| Harlan Burntwoods Rd 1.46 N Johnson Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Nw 6Th St | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .01 N Ne 89Th Ct | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .4 Azalea Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 18 & Maple Dr | 2 |
| Hwy 18 & N Slick Rock Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 & Harlan Burntwoods Rd | 2 |
Lincoln County at a glance
| Population | 51,212 |
| Land area | 981.0 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $64,682 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 10 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +55% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 23 | +23% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lincoln County
How many truck accidents are there in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has had 258 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 98 people and killing 13.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lincoln County?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Lincoln County: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lincoln County?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in March, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lincoln County?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lincoln County compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lincoln County?
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.