ZIP 97103 (Astoria, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97103: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clatsop 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
4 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clatsop County compares with Oregon
Clatsop County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clatsop County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clatsop County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Clatsop County sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Clatsop County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clatsop County. They injured 112 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97103 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-30 (2) and CR-BROWNSMEAD Dike Ln (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97103 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% 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 Clatsop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-BROWNSMEAD Dike Ln | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clatsop County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 101 & Greaanleaf Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & West Beach Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 (Roosevelt Dr) & Ave C | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .06 S Turtle Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .13 S Patriot Way | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .13 S Radar Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 3.62 N Hwy 30 | 2 |
| Hwy 101B & Hwy 101 | 2 |
ZIP 97103 at a glance
| Population | 17,993 |
| Density | 42 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,147 |
| Median home value | $459,912 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clatsop 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 | 34 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | -57% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +35% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97103
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97103?
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clatsop County (112 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97103?
The worst month is July: 11.8% of truck crashes in Clatsop County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97103?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Clatsop County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97103 compared with Oregon?
Clatsop County records 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97103?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.