ZIP 97004 (Beavercreek, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97004: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clackamas County, 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
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clackamas County compares with Oregon
Clackamas County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clackamas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Clackamas County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Clackamas County: 4.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clackamas County. They injured 472 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97004 happened on SR-211 (2), SR-213 (2), SR-224 (2), Beavercreek Rd (1) and CR-SE 232Nd Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97004 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Clackamas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-211 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| SR-224 | 2 |
| Beavercreek Rd | 1 |
| CR-SE 232Nd Ave | 1 |
| Molalla Ave | 1 |
| N Lombard St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clackamas County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 211 & Kropf Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 213 & Redland Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 224 & Hwy 211 | 6 |
| Hwy 99E & Barlow Rd | 6 |
| I-205 .01 N Hwy 213 Exit | 6 |
| I-205 .29 S Hwy 212 On Ramp | 5 |
| Hwy 211 & Hwy 170 | 4 |
| Hwy 26 & Hwy 35 | 4 |
ZIP 97004 at a glance
| Population | 4,496 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,667 |
| Median home value | $712,608 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clackamas 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 | 41 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 78 | +91% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 100 | +27% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 125 | +25% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 125 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97004
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97004?
Since 2015, 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clackamas County (472 injured, 35 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97004?
November has the most truck crashes in Clackamas County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97004?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clackamas County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97004 compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Clackamas County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97004?
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.