ZIP 97016 (Clatskanie, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbia 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
2 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Oregon
Columbia County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Columbia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Columbia County: 1 in 88 garbage-truck share of crashes is 1.1%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Columbia County. They injured 70 people and killed 12.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
6.2% 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 97016 happened on US-30 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97016 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 30 & Rockcrest St | 3 |
| Hwy 47 .86 S Hwy 202 | 3 |
| Apiary Rd .21 S Old Rainier Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Colvin Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Gable Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Heath Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Tide Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 E Mill St | 2 |
ZIP 97016 at a glance
| Population | 6,573 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $79,375 |
| Median home value | $322,913 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | +74% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | -19% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | +13% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 17. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97016
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97016?
Since 2015, 186 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Columbia County (70 injured, 12 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97016?
October has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97016?
Since 2015, Columbia County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97016 compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97016?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.