ZIP 97205 (Portland, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97205: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Multnomah 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Multnomah County compares with Oregon
Multnomah County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Multnomah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Multnomah County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 71% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Multnomah County has lower values than Oregon for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Oregon on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Multnomah County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (111 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Multnomah County has recorded 2,462 truck crashes since 2015, with 683 people injured and 71 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97205 is I-5, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-205 (4), I-84 (4) and Ne Marine Dr (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 111 crashes, 4.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in December (12%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97205 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% 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 Multnomah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 8 |
| I-205 | 4 |
| I-84 | 4 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 4 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-99W | 2 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 1 |
| N Basin Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Multnomah County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .01 S Wheeler Ave On Ramp | 7 |
| I-5 .04 N Multnomah Blvd On Ramp | 7 |
| I-405 (Fremont Bridge) | 6 |
| I-5 .05 S Hwy 99W On Ramp | 6 |
| I-205 .13 N Division St On Ramp | 5 |
| I-405 | 5 |
| Marine Dr & 122Nd Ave | 5 |
| Hwy 30 & Nicolai St | 4 |
ZIP 97205 at a glance
| Population | 9,121 |
| Density | 3,739 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,288 |
| Median home value | $599,195 |
| Home ownership | 15% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Multnomah 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 | 95 | — | 5.7 |
| 2000s | 195 | +106% | 3.8 |
| 2010s | 224 | +15% | 4.5 |
| 2020s | 189 | -16% | 6.0 |
In the 1990s about 95 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 189. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97205
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97205?
Multnomah County has had 2,462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 683 people and killing 71.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97205?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97205: 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97205?
Truck crashes in Multnomah County peak in August, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97205?
Garbage trucks were involved in 111 reported crashes in Multnomah County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97205 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Multnomah County records 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97205?
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.