Lafayette, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lafayette: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lafayette 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 |
Yamhill County has lower values than Oregon for 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.
The headline for Lafayette: SR-18 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Lafayette: 7 since 2015.
Overview
Yamhill County has recorded 505 truck crashes since 2015, with 239 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Lafayette had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Yamhill County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
SR-18 leads within 10 miles of Lafayette with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-99W (4), CR-MCKAY Rd Ne (3) and SR-219 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Lafayette fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-18; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 | 7 |
| SR-99W | 4 |
| CR-MCKAY Rd Ne | 3 |
| SR-219 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-NE North Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-NW Westside Rd | 1 |
| Ne Riversdie Dr | 1 |
| SR-154 | 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 |
Lafayette at a glance
| Population | 4,627 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 4,997 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97127) | $95,089 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97127) | $409,217 |
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 Lafayette
How common are truck crashes in Lafayette?
Since 2015, 505 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yamhill County (239 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lafayette?
Since 2015, SR-18 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lafayette: 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lafayette?
Truck crashes in Yamhill County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lafayette?
Garbage trucks were involved in 15 reported crashes in Yamhill County since 2015 (3.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lafayette compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Yamhill County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lafayette?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.