ZIP 97106 (Banks, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97106: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Oregon
Washington County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Washington 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 and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (54 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,473 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 464 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.9% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97106 since 2015: SR-6 (3), US-26 (3), CR-NW Dixie Mountain Rd (1), CR-ZION Church Rd (1) and Nw Susbauer Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 54 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 2.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97106 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-6 | 3 |
| US-26 | 3 |
| CR-NW Dixie Mountain Rd | 1 |
| CR-ZION Church Rd | 1 |
| Nw Susbauer Rd | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .25 S Bridgeport Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 .07 N I-205 On Ramp | 5 |
| Hwy 47 & Maple St | 4 |
| I-5 .03 N I-205 Exit | 4 |
| I-5 .06 S I-205 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-5 .14 N Hwy 217 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-5 .21 S I-205 Exit | 4 |
| I-5 .25 N Nyberg Rd Exit | 4 |
ZIP 97106 at a glance
| Population | 4,855 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,250 |
| Median home value | $545,712 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 78 | +90% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 115 | +47% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 119 | +3% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 119. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97106
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97106?
Washington County has had 1,473 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 464 people and killing 29.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97106?
September has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97106?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 54 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97106 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 20.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97106?
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.