Detroit, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Detroit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Detroit and Marion County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marion County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Oregon
Marion County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.5 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Marion County: 2.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 1,684 truck crashes since 2015, with 649 people injured and 73 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Detroit since 2015; patterns below come from Marion County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Detroit since 2015: SR-22 (2) and SR-22E (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Detroit fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Marion County.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-22E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 551 & Ehlen Rd | 6 |
| I-5 .05 N Kuebler Blvd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 3.31 N Brooklake Rd Exit | 6 |
| Mckay Rd & French Prairie Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 551 & Arndt Rd | 5 |
| I-5 & Hwy 22 On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 .14 S Talbot Rd Exit | 5 |
| I-5 .23 S Portland Rd On Ramp | 5 |
Detroit at a glance
| Population | 189 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 323 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97342) | $63,125 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 71 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 81 | +14% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 110 | +35% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 149 | +36% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 71 a year in the 1990s and 149 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Detroit
How many truck crashes happen in Detroit?
Since 2015, 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (649 injured, 73 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Detroit?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Detroit?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Detroit compared with Oregon?
Marion County records 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Detroit?
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.