West Scio, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Scio: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Scio 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 sits below Oregon 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.0% in 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 0 truck crashes reported in West Scio since 2015, this page uses Linn County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in March (5.3%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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 within 10 miles of West Scio is US-20, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-5 (2), CR-CENTURY Dr Frontage (1) and CR-GOLF Club Rd Se (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 10 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for West Scio fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Linn County.
- Look at alternatives to US-20 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 4 |
| I-5 | 2 |
| CR-CENTURY Dr Frontage | 1 |
| CR-GOLF Club Rd Se | 1 |
| SR-164 | 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 |
West Scio at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97335) | $120,446 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 100. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Scio
How common are truck crashes in West Scio?
1,030 truck crashes have been reported in Linn County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 343 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in West Scio?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Scio: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in West Scio?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Linn County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Scio?
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 West Scio compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Linn County has 66.9 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Scio?
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.