ZIP 97111 (Carlton, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97111: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yamhill 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
15 of 505 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yamhill County compares with Oregon
Yamhill County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yamhill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yamhill County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 14.0% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Yamhill County sits below Oregon on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 97111: SR-18 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97111.
Overview
Police reported 505 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yamhill County since 2015: 239 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97111 is SR-18, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-99W (4), SR-99 (2) and CR-NE North Valley Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97111 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Yamhill County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% 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
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 Yamhill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 7 |
| SR-99W | 4 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-NE North Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-NW Panther Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-NW Westside Rd | 1 |
| Ne Riversdie Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yamhill County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 18 & Hwy 154 | 7 |
| Hwy 99W & Hwy 18 | 4 |
| Hwy 99W & Hwy 47 | 4 |
| Hwy 18 & Durham Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 18 & Red Prairie Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 18 & Se Cruickshank Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 47 & Flett Rd | 3 |
| E Hancock & N Main | 2 |
ZIP 97111 at a glance
| Population | 4,890 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $108,453 |
| Median home value | $517,977 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yamhill 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 29 | +75% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 33 | +15% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 44 | +32% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97111
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97111?
505 truck crashes have been reported in Yamhill County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 239 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97111?
NHTSA data shows SR-18 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97111 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97111?
The worst month is October: 11.5% of truck crashes in Yamhill County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97111?
Since 2015, Yamhill County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97111 compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Yamhill County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97111?
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.