ZIP 97060 (Troutdale, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97060: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Multnomah 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Multnomah County compares with Oregon
Multnomah County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Multnomah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Multnomah County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Multnomah County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Oregon on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Multnomah County at a glance: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,462 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Multnomah County. They injured 683 people and killed 71.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by Ne Marine Dr (3), SR-14 (3) and I-205 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
111 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (12%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97060 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Multnomah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 3 |
| SR-14 | 3 |
| I-205 | 2 |
| SR-212 | 2 |
| CR-SE 232Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-SE 362Nd Ave | 1 |
| Frontage Marine Ramp | 1 |
| Ne 105th Ave | 1 |
| Nw Burnside Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Multnomah County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .01 S Wheeler Ave On Ramp | 7 |
| I-5 .04 N Multnomah Blvd On Ramp | 7 |
| I-405 (Fremont Bridge) | 6 |
| I-5 .05 S Hwy 99W On Ramp | 6 |
| I-205 .13 N Division St On Ramp | 5 |
| I-405 | 5 |
| Marine Dr & 122Nd Ave | 5 |
| Hwy 30 & Nicolai St | 4 |
ZIP 97060 at a glance
| Population | 21,649 |
| Density | 478 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $88,279 |
| Median home value | $437,910 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Multnomah 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 | 95 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 195 | +106% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 224 | +15% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 189 | -16% | 6.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 95 to 189. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97060
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97060?
Since 2015, 2,462 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Multnomah County (683 injured, 71 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97060?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97060 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97060?
Truck crashes in Multnomah County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97060?
Garbage trucks were involved in 111 reported crashes in Multnomah County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97060 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Multnomah County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97060?
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.