Yamhill County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yamhill County: 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
15 of 505 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yamhill County compares with Oregon
Yamhill County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yamhill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yamhill County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 14.0% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Yamhill County sits below Oregon on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Yamhill County at a glance: SR-18 deadliest road: 9 fatal truck crashes in Yamhill County since 2015.
Overview
Yamhill County has recorded 505 truck crashes since 2015, with 239 people injured and 25 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-18 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by SR-99W (4), SR-99 (2) and CR-NE North Valley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Yamhill County fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-18; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Yamhill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Yamhill County) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 9 |
| SR-99W | 4 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-NE North Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-NW Panther Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-NW Westside Rd | 1 |
| Ne Riversdie Dr | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yamhill County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 18 & Hwy 154 | 7 |
| Hwy 99W & Hwy 18 | 4 |
| Hwy 99W & Hwy 47 | 4 |
| Hwy 18 & Durham Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 18 & Red Prairie Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 18 & Se Cruickshank Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 47 & Flett Rd | 3 |
| E Hancock & N Main | 2 |
Yamhill County at a glance
| Population | 110,886 |
| Land area | 715.9 sq mi |
| Density | 155 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $87,133 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yamhill 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 29 | +75% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 33 | +15% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 44 | +32% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Yamhill County
ZIP codes in Yamhill County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Yamhill County
How common are truck crashes in Yamhill County?
Yamhill County has had 505 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 239 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Yamhill County?
SR-18 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Yamhill County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Yamhill County?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Yamhill County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Yamhill County?
Since 2015, Yamhill County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Yamhill County compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Yamhill County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Yamhill County?
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.