Metzger, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Metzger: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Metzger and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Oregon
Washington County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washington County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (54 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 1,473 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 464 people were injured and 29 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
Metzger had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washington County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
2.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Metzger with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-99 (5), I-205 (3) and I-84 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 54 crashes, 3.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Metzger fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 7 |
| SR-99 | 5 |
| I-205 | 3 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| SR-99W | 2 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 1 |
| N Basin Ave | 1 |
| N Going St | 1 |
| N Interstate Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .25 S Bridgeport Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 .07 N I-205 On Ramp | 5 |
| Hwy 47 & Maple St | 4 |
| I-5 .03 N I-205 Exit | 4 |
| I-5 .06 S I-205 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-5 .14 N Hwy 217 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-5 .21 S I-205 Exit | 4 |
| I-5 .25 N Nyberg Rd Exit | 4 |
Metzger at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97223) | $106,757 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97223) | $600,344 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 41 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 78 | +90% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 115 | +47% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 119 | +3% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 119 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Metzger
How many truck crashes happen in Metzger?
1,473 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 464 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Metzger?
I-5 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Metzger since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Metzger?
September has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Metzger?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 54 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Metzger compare with Oregon?
Washington County records 20.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Metzger?
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.