Beaverton, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Beaverton: 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
4 of 234 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Beaverton compares with Oregon
Beaverton against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beaverton stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beaverton | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.2 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 51% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 87% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 8% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.5% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 97% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 49% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.1% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 12.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Beaverton has lower values than Oregon for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Beaverton: 0.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 234 crashes involving commercial trucks in Beaverton since 2015: 72 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 32.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Beaverton with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-99 (5), I-84 (2) and SR-8 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Beaverton fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% 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 Beaverton
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| SR-99 | 5 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| SR-99W | 2 |
| US-26 | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| I-205 | 1 |
| N Basin Ave | 1 |
| N Going St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beaverton) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 26 & Murray Blvd Exit | 3 |
| Hwy 217 & Allen Blvd | 3 |
| Hwy 26 & Cedar Hills Blvd | 2 |
| Hwy 26 & Cedar Hills Exit | 2 |
| Hwy 26 & Hwy 217 | 2 |
| Hwy 217 .14 N Hwy 210 Exit | 2 |
| Hwy 10 & 196Th Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 10 & Hwy 217 | 2 |
Beaverton at a glance
| Population | 98,302 |
| Land area | 19.7 sq mi |
| Density | 4,981 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97005) | $78,239 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97005) | $507,413 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beaverton 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 | — | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 12 | — | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 15 | +25% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | +36% | 2.6 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Beaverton
How many truck accidents are there in Beaverton?
Since 2015, 234 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beaverton (72 injured, 1 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Beaverton?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Beaverton: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Beaverton?
September has the most truck crashes in Beaverton, 12.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Beaverton?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Beaverton since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Beaverton compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 20.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Beaverton, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Beaverton?
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.