Cloverdale, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cloverdale: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cloverdale 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 |
Tillamook County has lower values than Oregon for 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).
The headline for Cloverdale: US-101 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Cloverdale.
Overview
Tillamook County has recorded 206 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 11 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
Cloverdale had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tillamook County numbers.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.1% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
Within this area, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-22 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Cloverdale 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.
- 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 Tillamook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
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 |
Cloverdale at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97135) | $93,424 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cloverdale
How common are truck crashes in Cloverdale?
Tillamook County has had 206 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 11.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Cloverdale?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cloverdale: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Cloverdale?
Truck crashes in Tillamook County peak in January, with 13.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cloverdale?
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 Cloverdale compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Tillamook County has 64.4 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cloverdale?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.