Tillamook County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tillamook County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tillamook County compares with Oregon
Tillamook County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tillamook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tillamook County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Tillamook County sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tillamook County at a glance: US-101 most fatal truck crashes in Tillamook County: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Tillamook County has recorded 206 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
10.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
US-101 leads in Tillamook County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-6 (3), SR-22 (2) and CR-MIAMI Foley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Tillamook County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-101; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Tillamook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tillamook County) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 7 |
| SR-6 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| CR-MIAMI Foley Rd | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| Sr- 6 Odot 37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tillamook County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 6 & Kansas Creek Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 6 .87 E Fall Creek Ridge Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 6 1.36 E Elk Meadow Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 101 & Boquist Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Long Prairie Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .02 S Simmons Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .07 N Nw 13Th Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .20 N Possetti Rd | 2 |
Tillamook County at a glance
| Population | 27,264 |
| Land area | 1,103.2 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $70,982 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tillamook 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | +16% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tillamook County
ZIP codes in Tillamook County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Tillamook County
How many truck crashes happen in Tillamook County?
206 truck crashes have been reported in Tillamook County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 70 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Tillamook County?
US-101 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Tillamook County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Tillamook County?
January has the most truck crashes in Tillamook County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tillamook County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Tillamook County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Tillamook County compare with Oregon?
Tillamook County records 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tillamook County?
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.