Newberg, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newberg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newberg 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). It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Newberg: I-5 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Newberg 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.
Newberg had 53 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
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Newberg with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-MCKAY Rd Ne (3), SR-18 (3) and SR-99 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Newberg fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yamhill County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| CR-MCKAY Rd Ne | 3 |
| SR-18 | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| CR-EHLEN Rd Ne | 2 |
| SR-219 | 2 |
| Arndt Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-NE North Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-SW Laurelwood Rd | 1 |
| SR-99W | 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 |
Newberg at a glance
| Population | 27,136 |
| Land area | 6.0 sq mi |
| Density | 4,538 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97132) | $96,493 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97132) | $507,276 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newberg
How many truck crashes happen in Newberg?
505 truck crashes have been reported in Yamhill County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 239 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Newberg?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Newberg: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newberg?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Yamhill County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Newberg?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yamhill County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Newberg 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 Newberg?
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.