ZIP 97048 (Rainier, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97048: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Columbia 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
2 of 186 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Columbia County compares with Oregon
Columbia County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Columbia County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Columbia County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 28% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 43% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 53% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 20.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Columbia County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 97048: US-30 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97048 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 186 crashes involving commercial trucks in Columbia County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 12 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.8%).
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
US-30 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97048 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-5 (2), SR-432 (2) and CR-APIARY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97048 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-30 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 29.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- 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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 4 |
| I-5 | 2 |
| SR-432 | 2 |
| CR-APIARY Rd | 1 |
| CR-MOUNT Pleasant Rd | 1 |
| SR-411 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Columbia County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 30 & Rockcrest St | 3 |
| Hwy 47 .86 S Hwy 202 | 3 |
| Apiary Rd .21 S Old Rainier Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Colvin Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Gable Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Heath Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 & Tide Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 30 E Mill St | 2 |
ZIP 97048 at a glance
| Population | 7,099 |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,171 |
| Median home value | $354,811 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Columbia 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 | 11 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 19 | +74% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 15 | -19% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 17 | +13% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 17. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97048
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97048?
186 truck crashes have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 70 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97048?
Since 2015, US-30 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97048: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97048?
Truck crashes in Columbia County peak in October, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97048?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Columbia County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97048 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97048?
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.