ZIP 97212 (Portland, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97212: 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 stands out for higher 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.4%.
November through March accounts for 42.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
3.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97212 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-205 (5), I-84 (5) and Ne Marine Dr (5).
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%).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97212 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Multnomah County.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 | 5 |
| I-84 | 5 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 5 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| US-30 | 3 |
| SR-99W | 2 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 1 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 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 97212 at a glance
| Population | 28,042 |
| Density | 3,967 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $131,932 |
| Median home value | $876,287 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 95 to 189. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 5.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97212
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97212?
Since 2015, 2,462 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Multnomah County (683 injured, 71 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97212?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97212: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97212?
August has the most truck crashes in Multnomah County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97212?
Garbage trucks were involved in 111 reported crashes in Multnomah County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97212 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Multnomah County has 26.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97212?
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.