ZIP 97022 (Eagle Creek, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97022: 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 has lower values than Oregon for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 97022 at a glance: US-26 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97022: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Clackamas County has recorded 1,432 truck crashes since 2015, with 472 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97022 is US-26, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-212 (2), SR-224 (2) and CR-SE 232Nd Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Their busiest month is April, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97022 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-26 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clackamas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 3 |
| SR-212 | 2 |
| SR-224 | 2 |
| CR-SE 232Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-SE 362Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-SE Coalman Rd | 1 |
| N Lombard St | 1 |
| Se Yosemite St | 1 |
| Sr- 26 Odot 26 | 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 97022 at a glance
| Population | 3,319 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,945 |
| Median home value | $642,614 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 125. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97022
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97022?
Since 2015, 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clackamas County (472 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97022?
Since 2015, US-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97022: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97022?
The worst month is November: 9.2% of truck crashes in Clackamas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97022?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Clackamas County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97022 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clackamas County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97022?
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.