ZIP 97042 (Mulino, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97042: 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 97042: SR-211 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97042.
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
Truck crashes peak in November (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in 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
SR-211 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97042 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-213 (2), Beavercreek Rd (1) and Molalla Ave (1).
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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97042 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-211; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clackamas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-211 | 4 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| Beavercreek Rd | 1 |
| Molalla Ave | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 97042 at a glance
| Population | 3,361 |
| Density | 55 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,045 |
| Median home value | $688,217 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 97042
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97042?
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 97042?
Since 2015, SR-211 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97042: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97042?
November has the most truck crashes in Clackamas County, 9.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97042?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Clackamas County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97042 compared with Oregon?
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 97042?
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.