ZIP 97214 (Portland, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97214: 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Multnomah County is lower on 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.
Multnomah County at a glance: 1 in 23 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.0% in 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
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 97214 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by 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%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.9 deaths compared with 2.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97214 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: December is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Multnomah County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| SR-99W | 2 |
| US-30 | 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 97214 at a glance
| Population | 27,714 |
| Density | 3,681 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,131 |
| Median home value | $771,923 |
| Home ownership | 34% |
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. 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 97214
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97214?
Since 2015, 2,462 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Multnomah County (683 injured, 71 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97214?
I-5 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97214 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97214?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Multnomah County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97214?
111 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Multnomah County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97214 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Multnomah County has 26.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97214?
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.