ZIP 97026 (Gervais, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97026: 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Marion County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 97026: I-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97026: 8 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 649 people and killed 73.
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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97026 is I-5, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-MCKAY Rd Ne (3), SR-99 (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.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97026 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 8 |
| CR-MCKAY Rd Ne | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| SR-99E | 3 |
| CR-SILVERTON Rd Ne | 2 |
| SR-211 | 2 |
| SR-219 | 2 |
| CR-HAZELGREEN Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-OLD St Paul Hwy | 1 |
| SR-154 | 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 97026 at a glance
| Population | 3,959 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $90,461 |
| Median home value | $397,147 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97026
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97026?
Marion County has had 1,684 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 649 people and killing 73.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97026?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97026: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97026?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97026?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97026 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 40.5 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97026?
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.