Willamina, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Willamina: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Willamina 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Yamhill County: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.0%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
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.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Willamina since 2015, this page uses Yamhill County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Willamina since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-18 (2), SR-22 (2) and SR-22W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Willamina fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yamhill County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-22W | 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 |
Willamina at a glance
| Population | 2,280 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 2,410 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97378) | $79,746 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97378) | $373,409 |
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 Willamina
How common are truck crashes in Willamina?
Since 2015, 505 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yamhill County (239 injured, 25 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Willamina?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Yamhill County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Willamina?
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 Willamina compared with Oregon?
Yamhill County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Willamina?
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.