ZIP 97054 (Deer Island, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97054: 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 |
Columbia County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 97054: I-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97054: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97054 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-30 (3), CR-APIARY Rd (1) and CR-MOUNT Pleasant Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97054 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Columbia County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 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.
- 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 Columbia County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 4 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| CR-APIARY Rd | 1 |
| CR-MOUNT Pleasant Rd | 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 97054 at a glance
| Population | 1,494 |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,327 |
| Median home value | $463,379 |
| Home ownership | 98% |
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 97054
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97054?
Columbia County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 12.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97054?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97054 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97054?
The worst month is October: 11.3% of truck crashes in Columbia County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97054?
Since 2015, Columbia County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97054 compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Columbia County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97054?
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.