ZIP 97020 (Donald, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97020: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Oregon
Marion County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.5 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 97020: I-5 9 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97020.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 1,684 truck crashes since 2015, with 649 people injured and 73 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97020 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-MCKAY Rd Ne (3), SR-211 (3) and SR-99E (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97020 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Marion County.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 9 |
| CR-MCKAY Rd Ne | 3 |
| SR-211 | 3 |
| SR-99E | 3 |
| CR-EHLEN Rd Ne | 2 |
| SR-219 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| Arndt Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-ARNDT Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-OLD St Paul Hwy | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 551 & Ehlen Rd | 6 |
| I-5 .05 N Kuebler Blvd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 3.31 N Brooklake Rd Exit | 6 |
| Mckay Rd & French Prairie Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 551 & Arndt Rd | 5 |
| I-5 & Hwy 22 On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 .14 S Talbot Rd Exit | 5 |
| I-5 .23 S Portland Rd On Ramp | 5 |
ZIP 97020 at a glance
| Population | 1,133 |
| Density | 1,554 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,729 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 71 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 81 | +14% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 110 | +35% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 149 | +36% | 5.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 71 to 149. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97020
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97020?
Since 2015, 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (649 injured, 73 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97020?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97020: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97020?
The worst month is October: 10.4% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97020?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97020 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97020?
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.