ZIP 97071 (Woodburn, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97071: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 4.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Oregon
Marion County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.5 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 97071: I-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97071: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 649 people were injured and 73 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97071 is I-5, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-211 (4), CR-MCKAY Rd Ne (3) and SR-99 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97071 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 10 |
| SR-211 | 4 |
| CR-MCKAY Rd Ne | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| SR-99E | 3 |
| CR-EHLEN Rd Ne | 2 |
| SR-219 | 2 |
| Arndt Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-ARNDT Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-HAZELGREEN Rd Ne | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 551 & Ehlen Rd | 6 |
| I-5 .05 N Kuebler Blvd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 3.31 N Brooklake Rd Exit | 6 |
| Mckay Rd & French Prairie Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 551 & Arndt Rd | 5 |
| I-5 & Hwy 22 On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 .14 S Talbot Rd Exit | 5 |
| I-5 .23 S Portland Rd On Ramp | 5 |
ZIP 97071 at a glance
| Population | 33,123 |
| Density | 248 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,938 |
| Median home value | $336,587 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 71 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 81 | +14% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 110 | +35% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 149 | +36% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 71 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 149. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97071
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97071?
Since 2015, 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (649 injured, 73 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97071?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97071 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97071?
The worst month is October: 10.4% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97071?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97071 compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 40.5 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97071?
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.