ZIP 97123 (Hillsboro, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97123: 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 has lower values than Oregon for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: 1 in 28 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.5%, vs 2.0% in 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
The worst month is September with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 38.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97123 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-8 (2), CR-NE North Valley Rd (1) and CR-SW Laurelwood Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
54 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Their busiest month is May, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97123 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-99 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at May schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 27.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 3 |
| SR-8 | 2 |
| CR-NE North Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-SW Laurelwood Rd | 1 |
| CR-ZION Church Rd | 1 |
| Nw Susbauer Rd | 1 |
| SR-217 | 1 |
| Sw Roy Rogers Rd | 1 |
| US-26 | 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 97123 at a glance
| Population | 48,410 |
| Density | 336 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,985 |
| Median home value | $538,100 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 97123
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97123?
1,473 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 464 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97123?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97123 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97123?
September has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97123?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 54 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97123 compared with Oregon?
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 97123?
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.