ZIP 97127 (Lafayette, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97127: 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 has lower values than Oregon for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
ZIP 97127 at a glance: SR-18 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97127 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 505 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Yamhill County. They injured 239 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Road surface: 2.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97127 is SR-18, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-99W (4), CR-MCKAY Rd Ne (3) and SR-219 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 15 crashes, 3.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97127 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-18, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
| CR-MCKAY Rd Ne | 3 |
| SR-219 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-NE North Valley Rd | 1 |
| CR-NW Westside Rd | 1 |
| Ne Riversdie Dr | 1 |
| SR-154 | 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 97127 at a glance
| Population | 4,396 |
| Density | 1,964 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,089 |
| Median home value | $409,217 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 97127
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97127?
Since 2015, 505 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Yamhill County (239 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97127?
NHTSA data shows SR-18 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97127 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97127?
October has the most truck crashes in Yamhill County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97127?
Since 2015, Yamhill County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97127 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Yamhill County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97127?
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.