ZIP 97068 (West Linn, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97068: 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 sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Clackamas County: 4.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clackamas County. They injured 472 people and killed 35.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 9.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97068 happened on I-5 (6), SR-99 (6), I-205 (3), SR-213 (3) and SR-99W (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (18% of them).
They recorded 7.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97068 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clackamas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-5 | 6 |
| SR-99 | 6 |
| I-205 | 3 |
| SR-213 | 3 |
| SR-99W | 2 |
| Arndt Rd Ne | 1 |
| Beavercreek Rd | 1 |
| CR-ARNDT Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 1 |
| Molalla Ave | 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 97068 at a glance
| Population | 30,161 |
| Density | 520 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $151,729 |
| Median home value | $797,937 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 125. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97068
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97068?
1,432 truck crashes have been reported in Clackamas County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 472 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97068?
The worst month is November: 9.2% of truck crashes in Clackamas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97068?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clackamas County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97068 compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Clackamas County has 28.5 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97068?
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.