ZIP 97056 (Scappoose, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97056: 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).
Columbia County at a glance: 1 in 88 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 1.1%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Columbia County has recorded 186 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 12 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in January (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
6.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97056 since 2015: CR-SCAPPOOSE Vernonia Hwy (1), Scappoose Veronia Hwy (1) and US-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97056 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-SCAPPOOSE Vernonia Hwy | 1 |
| Scappoose Veronia Hwy | 1 |
| US-30 | 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 97056 at a glance
| Population | 12,795 |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,209 |
| Median home value | $457,703 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 17 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 97056
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97056?
Columbia County has had 186 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97056?
October has the most truck crashes in Columbia County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97056?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Columbia County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97056 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 97056?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.