ZIP 97145 (Tolovana Park, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97145: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clatsop 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
4 of 229 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Clatsop County compares with Oregon
Clatsop County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clatsop County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clatsop County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.7 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 17.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Clatsop County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Clatsop County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 229 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Clatsop County. They injured 112 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 11.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97145 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-101 (2) and US-26 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97145 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Clatsop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| US-26 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clatsop County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 101 & Greaanleaf Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & West Beach Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 (Roosevelt Dr) & Ave C | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .06 S Turtle Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .13 S Patriot Way | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .13 S Radar Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 3.62 N Hwy 30 | 2 |
| Hwy 101B & Hwy 101 | 2 |
ZIP 97145 at a glance
| Population | 367 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $147,647 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clatsop 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 | 34 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 15 | -57% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 16 | +11% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 22 | +35% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97145
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97145?
229 truck crashes have been reported in Clatsop County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 112 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97145?
Truck crashes in Clatsop County peak in July, with 11.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97145?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Clatsop County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97145 compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clatsop County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97145?
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.