ZIP 97137 (Saint Paul, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97137: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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 4.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Oregon
Marion County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.5 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 97137: I-5 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97137 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Marion County. They injured 649 people and killed 73.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97137 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-18 (4), CR-MCKAY Rd Ne (3) and SR-99 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97137 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 8 |
| SR-18 | 4 |
| CR-MCKAY Rd Ne | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| SR-99E | 3 |
| CR-EHLEN Rd Ne | 2 |
| SR-219 | 2 |
| Arndt Rd Ne | 1 |
| CR-OLD St Paul Hwy | 1 |
| SR-211 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 551 & Ehlen Rd | 6 |
| I-5 .05 N Kuebler Blvd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 3.31 N Brooklake Rd Exit | 6 |
| Mckay Rd & French Prairie Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 551 & Arndt Rd | 5 |
| I-5 & Hwy 22 On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 .14 S Talbot Rd Exit | 5 |
| I-5 .23 S Portland Rd On Ramp | 5 |
ZIP 97137 at a glance
| Population | 989 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $106,488 |
| Median home value | $776,708 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 71 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 81 | +14% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 110 | +35% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 149 | +36% | 5.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 71 a year in the 1990s and 149 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97137
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97137?
Marion County has had 1,684 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 649 people and killing 73.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97137?
I-5 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97137 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97137?
October has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97137?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97137 compared with Oregon?
Marion County records 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97137?
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.