ZIP 97024 (Fairview, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97024: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Multnomah 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Multnomah County compares with Oregon
Multnomah County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Multnomah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Multnomah County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Multnomah County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Oregon on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Multnomah County at a glance: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 2,462 crashes involving commercial trucks in Multnomah County since 2015: 683 people were injured and 71 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). Next come I-205 (5), Ne Marine Dr (5) and SR-212 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 111 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97024 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Multnomah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 6 |
| I-205 | 5 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 5 |
| SR-212 | 2 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 1 |
| Frontage Marine Ramp | 1 |
| Mu-Ne Fourth Plain Blvd | 1 |
| Ne 105th Ave | 1 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 1 |
| Ne Cornfoot Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Multnomah County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .01 S Wheeler Ave On Ramp | 7 |
| I-5 .04 N Multnomah Blvd On Ramp | 7 |
| I-405 (Fremont Bridge) | 6 |
| I-5 .05 S Hwy 99W On Ramp | 6 |
| I-205 .13 N Division St On Ramp | 5 |
| I-405 | 5 |
| Marine Dr & 122Nd Ave | 5 |
| Hwy 30 & Nicolai St | 4 |
ZIP 97024 at a glance
| Population | 12,007 |
| Density | 1,345 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,679 |
| Median home value | $399,252 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Multnomah 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 | 95 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 195 | +106% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 224 | +15% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 189 | -16% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 95 to 189. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97024
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97024?
2,462 truck crashes have been reported in Multnomah County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 683 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97024?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97024 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97024?
Truck crashes in Multnomah County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97024?
Since 2015, Multnomah County has reported 111 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97024 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Multnomah County has 26.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97024?
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.