Neotsu, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Neotsu: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Neotsu and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
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 sits below Oregon on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Lincoln County: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 258 truck crashes since 2015, with 98 people injured and 13 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
Neotsu had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lincoln County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Neotsu since 2015: US-101 (2) and N Maple Dr (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.3% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Neotsu fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| N Maple Dr | 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 |
Neotsu at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97364) | $88,056 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97364) | $534,787 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 10 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. 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 Neotsu
How many truck crashes happen in Neotsu?
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (98 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Neotsu?
The worst month is March: 11.6% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Neotsu?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Neotsu compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 41.9 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Neotsu?
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.