ZIP 97149 (Neskowin, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97149: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tillamook 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
3 of 206 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tillamook County compares with Oregon
Tillamook County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tillamook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tillamook County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.4 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 22% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Tillamook County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tillamook County: January 13.1% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tillamook County. They injured 70 people and killed 11.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
10.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97149 happened on SR-22 (2), US-101 (2), N Maple Dr (1) and SR-18 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97149 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tillamook County.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% 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
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 Tillamook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
| US-101 | 2 |
| N Maple Dr | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tillamook County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 6 & Kansas Creek Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 6 .87 E Fall Creek Ridge Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 6 1.36 E Elk Meadow Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 101 & Boquist Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Long Prairie Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .02 S Simmons Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .07 N Nw 13Th Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .20 N Possetti Rd | 2 |
ZIP 97149 at a glance
| Population | 699 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,643 |
| Median home value | $689,438 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tillamook 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 | 13 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 16 | +17% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 16 | +3% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 18 | +16% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97149
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97149?
Since 2015, 206 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tillamook County (70 injured, 11 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97149?
January has the most truck crashes in Tillamook County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97149?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Tillamook County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97149 compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 64.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tillamook County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97149?
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.