ZIP 97222 (Portland, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97222: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Clackamas 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
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Clackamas County compares with Oregon
Clackamas County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Clackamas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Clackamas County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.5 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.0% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.9% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Clackamas County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in ZIP 97222: I-5 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97222 since 2015.
Overview
Clackamas County has recorded 1,432 truck crashes since 2015, with 472 people injured and 35 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (9.2% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.0% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: I-205 (4), I-84 (4) and SR-99 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (18% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 7.1 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97222 fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, 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: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Clackamas County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Clackamas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| I-205 | 4 |
| I-84 | 4 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 2 |
| SR-212 | 2 |
| SR-224 | 2 |
| SR-99W | 2 |
| Beavercreek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Clackamas County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 211 & Kropf Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 213 & Redland Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 224 & Hwy 211 | 6 |
| Hwy 99E & Barlow Rd | 6 |
| I-205 .01 N Hwy 213 Exit | 6 |
| I-205 .29 S Hwy 212 On Ramp | 5 |
| Hwy 211 & Hwy 170 | 4 |
| Hwy 26 & Hwy 35 | 4 |
ZIP 97222 at a glance
| Population | 36,398 |
| Density | 1,625 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,119 |
| Median home value | $493,252 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Clackamas 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 | 41 | — | 3.1 |
| 2000s | 78 | +91% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 100 | +27% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 125 | +25% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 125. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97222
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97222?
Since 2015, 1,432 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Clackamas County (472 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97222?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97222 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97222?
The worst month is November: 9.2% of truck crashes in Clackamas County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97222?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Clackamas County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97222 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Clackamas County records 28.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97222?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.