Dundee, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dundee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dundee and Yamhill County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Yamhill County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Oregon, Yamhill County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Dundee: 1.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Dundee per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.2 vs 1.8).
Overview
Yamhill County has recorded 505 truck crashes since 2015, with 239 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
Only 19 truck crashes were reported in Dundee since 2015; patterns below come from Yamhill County as a whole.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Dundee is SR-18, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-MCKAY Rd Ne (3), I-5 (3) and SR-99W (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 15 of the truck crashes here, or 3.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Dundee fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Yamhill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 5 |
| CR-MCKAY Rd Ne | 3 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| SR-99W | 3 |
| SR-219 | 2 |
| Arndt Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-EHLEN Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-NE North Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-NW Westside Rd | 1 |
| CR-OLD St Paul Hwy | 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 |
Dundee at a glance
| Population | 3,200 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,390 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97115) | $117,446 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97115) | $522,919 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dundee
How many truck crashes happen in Dundee?
Yamhill County has had 505 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 239 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Dundee?
NHTSA data shows SR-18 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dundee since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dundee?
Truck crashes in Yamhill County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dundee?
Since 2015, Yamhill County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Dundee compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yamhill County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dundee?
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.