ZIP 97112 (Cloverdale, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97112: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tillamook 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
3 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tillamook County compares with Oregon
Tillamook County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tillamook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tillamook County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Tillamook County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 97112: US-101 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97112: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tillamook County. They injured 70 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (13.1% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-101 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-22 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97112 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tillamook County.
- Check whether your routes use US-101, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% 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 Tillamook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tillamook County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 6 & Kansas Creek Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 6 .87 E Fall Creek Ridge Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 6 1.36 E Elk Meadow Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 101 & Boquist Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Long Prairie Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .02 S Simmons Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .07 N Nw 13Th Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .20 N Possetti Rd | 2 |
ZIP 97112 at a glance
| Population | 2,296 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,061 |
| Median home value | $388,217 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tillamook 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | +16% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97112
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97112?
206 truck crashes have been reported in Tillamook County since 2015, with 11 deaths and 70 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97112?
NHTSA data shows US-101 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97112 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97112?
The worst month is January: 13.1% of truck crashes in Tillamook County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97112?
Since 2015, Tillamook County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97112 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Tillamook County has 64.4 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97112?
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.