Albany, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Albany: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Albany and Linn County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Linn County numbers.
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 |
Linn County has lower values than Oregon for 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.
The headline for Linn County: 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.
With 153 truck crashes reported in Albany since 2015, this page uses Linn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across 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
US-20 leads within 10 miles of Albany with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-5 (4), SR-34 (4) and SR-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Albany fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 6 |
| I-5 | 4 |
| SR-34 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| CR-CENTURY Dr Frontage | 1 |
| CR-PINTAIL Ln | 1 |
| SR-164 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| SR-99E | 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 |
Albany at a glance
| Population | 57,156 |
| Land area | 17.9 sq mi |
| Density | 3,202 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97321) | $99,416 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97321) | $473,117 |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Albany
How many truck crashes happen in Albany?
Linn County has had 1,030 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 343 people and killing 43.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Albany?
US-20 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Albany since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Albany?
Truck crashes in Linn County peak in July, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Albany?
10 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Linn County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Albany compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Linn County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Albany?
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.