ZIP 97038 (Molalla, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97038: 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 sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for ZIP 97038: SR-211 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97038: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clackamas County. They injured 472 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
SR-211 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97038 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-213 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97038 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clackamas County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-211; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Clackamas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-211 | 4 |
| SR-213 | 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 97038 at a glance
| Population | 16,440 |
| Density | 48 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,564 |
| Median home value | $483,055 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 125. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97038
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97038?
1,432 truck crashes have been reported in Clackamas County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 472 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97038?
NHTSA data shows SR-211 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97038 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97038?
November has the most truck crashes in Clackamas County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97038?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Clackamas County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97038 compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clackamas County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97038?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.