ZIP 97034 (Lake Oswego, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97034: 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Clackamas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 97034: I-5 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97034.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clackamas County. They injured 472 people and killed 35.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97034 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-99 (6), I-205 (3) and I-84 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (18%).
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97034 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clackamas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 7 |
| SR-99 | 6 |
| I-205 | 3 |
| I-84 | 3 |
| SR-99W | 2 |
| Beavercreek Rd | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 1 |
| Molalla Ave | 1 |
| N Williams Ave | 1 |
| Ne Broadway St | 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 97034 at a glance
| Population | 21,331 |
| Density | 1,064 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $149,236 |
| Median home value | $1,044,054 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 125 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 97034
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97034?
1,432 truck crashes have been reported in Clackamas County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 472 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97034?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97034 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97034?
Truck crashes in Clackamas County peak in November, with 9.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97034?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clackamas County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97034 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Clackamas County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97034?
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.