ZIP 97213 (Portland, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97213: 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 sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is 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
Police reported 2,462 crashes involving commercial trucks in Multnomah County since 2015: 683 people were injured and 71 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across 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 97213 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-205 (5), I-84 (5) and Ne Marine Dr (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
111 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
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 97213 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at December schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 26.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 7 |
| I-205 | 5 |
| I-84 | 5 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 5 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| US-30 | 2 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 1 |
| CR-NE 78Th St | 1 |
| Frontage Marine Ramp | 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 97213 at a glance
| Population | 31,408 |
| Density | 3,008 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,068 |
| Median home value | $632,128 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 97213
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97213?
Multnomah County has had 2,462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 683 people and killing 71.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97213?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97213: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97213?
August has the most truck crashes in Multnomah County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97213?
111 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Multnomah County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97213 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Multnomah County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97213?
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.