ZIP 97128 (Mcminnville, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97128: 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 97128: SR-18 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97128: 6 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 505 crashes involving commercial trucks in Yamhill County since 2015: 239 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
SR-18 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97128 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-99W (4), CR-NW Panther Creek Rd (1) and CR-NW Westside 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 97128 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.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 6 |
| SR-99W | 4 |
| CR-NW Panther Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-NW Westside Rd | 1 |
| Ne Riversdie Dr | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 97128 at a glance
| Population | 38,664 |
| Density | 133 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,896 |
| Median home value | $455,882 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97128
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97128?
Yamhill County has had 505 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 239 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97128?
SR-18 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97128 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97128?
October has the most truck crashes in Yamhill County, 11.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97128?
15 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Yamhill County since 2015, 3.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97128 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Yamhill County has 38.7 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97128?
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.