Gates, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gates: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gates 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.
Gates at a glance: SR-22 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Gates: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 1,684 truck crashes since 2015, with 649 people injured and 73 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
Gates had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Marion County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Gates is SR-22, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-GATES Bridge Rd (1), CR-LYONS Mill City Dr (1) and Lyons Mill City Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Gates fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
| 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 (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 |
Gates at a glance
| Population | 487 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 754 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97346) | $83,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97346) | $443,722 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 71 to 149. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gates
How many truck crashes happen in Gates?
Marion County has had 1,684 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 649 people and killing 73.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gates?
Since 2015, SR-22 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gates: 2.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gates?
The worst month is October: 10.4% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gates?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Gates compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gates?
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.