Linn County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Linn 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
10 of 1,030 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Linn County compares with Oregon
Linn County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Linn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Linn County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oregon, Linn County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Linn County at a glance: 1 in 122 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.8%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 1,030 crashes involving commercial trucks in Linn County since 2015: 343 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Linn County is US-20, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-5 (10), SR-34 (4) and Peoria Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Linn County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Linn County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 12 |
| I-5 | 10 |
| SR-34 | 4 |
| Peoria Rd | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-99E | 2 |
| CR-CENTURY Dr Frontage | 1 |
| CR-GATES Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-LYONS Mill City Dr | 1 |
| Lyons Mill City Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Linn County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 34 & Oakville Rd | 9 |
| Hwy 34 & Olson Rd | 7 |
| I-5 2.70 N Diamond Hill Rd Exit | 6 |
| Hwy 20 & Airport Rd | 5 |
| I-5 1.20 N Hwy 228 Exit | 5 |
| Hwy 34 & Hwy 34 Bypass | 4 |
| Hwy 34 & I-5 Sb Exit Ramp | 4 |
| Hwy 34 & Seven Mile Ln | 4 |
Linn County at a glance
| Population | 132,474 |
| Land area | 2,289.5 sq mi |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $79,560 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Linn 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 | 50 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 53 | +7% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 67 | +27% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 100 | +49% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 1990s and 100 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Linn County
ZIP codes in Linn County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Linn County
How common are truck crashes in Linn County?
Linn County has had 1,030 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 343 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Linn County?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Linn County: 12.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Linn County?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Linn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Linn County?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Linn County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Linn County compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Linn County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Linn 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.