ZIP 97146 (Warrenton, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97146: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Clatsop County at a glance: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Oregon.
Overview
Clatsop County has recorded 229 truck crashes since 2015, with 112 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.8% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.2% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 4.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97146 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-101 (2) and US-30 (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 97146 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Clatsop County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| US-30 | 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 97146 at a glance
| Population | 8,099 |
| Density | 122 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $82,936 |
| Median home value | $453,520 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97146
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97146?
Clatsop County has had 229 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 112 people and killing 16.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97146?
July has the most truck crashes in Clatsop County, 11.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97146?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Clatsop County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97146 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 48.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Clatsop County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97146?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.