Barnesdale, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Barnesdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Barnesdale and Tillamook County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tillamook County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Oregon, Tillamook County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tillamook County: January 13.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 206 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tillamook County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Barnesdale had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tillamook County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Barnesdale since 2015 were spread across roads: US-101 (3) 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 Barnesdale fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tillamook County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 3 |
| CR-MIAMI Foley Rd | 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 |
Barnesdale at a glance
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97136) | $66,106 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97136) | $386,373 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Barnesdale
How common are truck crashes in Barnesdale?
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tillamook County (70 injured, 11 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Barnesdale?
January has the most truck crashes in Tillamook County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Barnesdale?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tillamook County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Barnesdale compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Tillamook County has 64.4 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Barnesdale?
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.