Rockaway Beach, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rockaway Beach: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rockaway Beach 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 sits below Oregon 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 Rockaway Beach: US-101 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Rockaway Beach.
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.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Rockaway Beach since 2015; patterns below come from Tillamook County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.4%.
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-MIAMI Foley Rd (1).
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 Rockaway Beach fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tillamook County.
- Check whether your routes use US-101, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 4 |
| 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 |
Rockaway Beach at a glance
| Population | 1,441 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 901 per 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. 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 Rockaway Beach
How many truck accidents are there in Rockaway Beach?
Tillamook County has had 206 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Rockaway Beach?
Since 2015, US-101 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rockaway Beach: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Rockaway Beach?
The worst month is January: 13.1% of truck crashes in Tillamook County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Rockaway Beach?
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 Rockaway Beach compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tillamook County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rockaway Beach?
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.