Gresham, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gresham: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gresham and Multnomah County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Multnomah County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Multnomah County compares with Oregon
Multnomah County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Multnomah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Multnomah County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Multnomah County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Multnomah County: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Multnomah County has recorded 2,462 truck crashes since 2015, with 683 people injured and 71 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
Gresham had 154 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Multnomah County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-205 (5), I-5 (5) and Ne Marine Dr (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 111 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (12%).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Gresham fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- 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 Multnomah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 7 |
| I-205 | 5 |
| I-5 | 5 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 5 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| SR-212 | 3 |
| SR-224 | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Multnomah County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .01 S Wheeler Ave On Ramp | 7 |
| I-5 .04 N Multnomah Blvd On Ramp | 7 |
| I-405 (Fremont Bridge) | 6 |
| I-5 .05 S Hwy 99W On Ramp | 6 |
| I-205 .13 N Division St On Ramp | 5 |
| I-405 | 5 |
| Marine Dr & 122Nd Ave | 5 |
| Hwy 30 & Nicolai St | 4 |
Gresham at a glance
| Population | 111,507 |
| Land area | 23.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4,732 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97030) | $69,239 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97030) | $435,101 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Multnomah 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 | 95 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 195 | +106% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 224 | +15% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 189 | -16% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 95 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 189. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gresham
How many truck crashes happen in Gresham?
Multnomah County has had 2,462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 683 people and killing 71.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Gresham?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Gresham: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gresham?
Truck crashes in Multnomah County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gresham?
Since 2015, Multnomah County has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Gresham compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Multnomah County records 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Gresham?
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.