ZIP 97089 (Damascus, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97089: 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Clackamas County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Clackamas County at a glance: 4.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Clackamas County has recorded 1,432 truck crashes since 2015, with 472 people injured and 35 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
November has the most truck crashes, 9.2% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.9%).
November through March accounts for 43.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97089 happened on I-205 (3), I-84 (3), SR-212 (3), SR-224 (3) and Beavercreek Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (18%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97089 fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Clackamas County.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Clackamas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-205 | 3 |
| I-84 | 3 |
| SR-212 | 3 |
| SR-224 | 3 |
| Beavercreek Rd | 1 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 1 |
| CR-SE 232Nd Ave | 1 |
| CR-SE 362Nd Ave | 1 |
| Frontage Marine Ramp | 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 97089 at a glance
| Population | 15,101 |
| Density | 270 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $123,689 |
| Median home value | $634,393 |
| Home ownership | 91% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 125. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97089
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97089?
Clackamas County has had 1,432 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 472 people and killing 35.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97089?
The worst month is November: 9.2% of truck crashes in Clackamas County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97089?
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 97089 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 97089?
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.