ZIP 97045 (Oregon City, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97045: 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 has lower values than Oregon for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clackamas County: 4.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Clackamas County has recorded 1,432 truck crashes since 2015, with 472 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97045 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-205 (3), SR-224 (3), SR-212 (2), SR-213 (2) and Beavercreek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Their busiest month is April, with 18% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97045 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clackamas County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-205 | 3 |
| SR-224 | 3 |
| SR-212 | 2 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| Beavercreek Rd | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 1 |
| CR-SE 232Nd Ave | 1 |
| Molalla Ave | 1 |
| N Lombard St | 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 97045 at a glance
| Population | 57,526 |
| Density | 256 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $103,573 |
| Median home value | $582,941 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 97045
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97045?
Clackamas County has had 1,432 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 472 people and killing 35.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97045?
The worst month is November: 9.2% of truck crashes in Clackamas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97045?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Clackamas County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97045 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Clackamas County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97045?
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.