ZIP 97224 (Portland, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97224: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Washington 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Oregon
Washington County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.8× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 16.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 35% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Washington County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Washington County at a glance: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (54 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,473 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 464 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.2% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 2.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97224 happened on I-5 (6), SR-99 (6), SR-99W (2), I-205 (1) and Nw 23rd Ave (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 54 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in May (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 2.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97224 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Waste haulers: May is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Washington County.
- Morning starts matter: 27.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- 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 Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| SR-99 | 6 |
| SR-99W | 2 |
| I-205 | 1 |
| Nw 23rd Ave | 1 |
| SR-217 | 1 |
| SR-8 | 1 |
| Se Water Ave | 1 |
| Sw Nyberg St | 1 |
| Sw Roy Rogers Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .25 S Bridgeport Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 .07 N I-205 On Ramp | 5 |
| Hwy 47 & Maple St | 4 |
| I-5 .03 N I-205 Exit | 4 |
| I-5 .06 S I-205 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-5 .14 N Hwy 217 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-5 .21 S I-205 Exit | 4 |
| I-5 .25 N Nyberg Rd Exit | 4 |
ZIP 97224 at a glance
| Population | 36,569 |
| Density | 1,560 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,125 |
| Median home value | $596,774 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 78 | +90% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 115 | +47% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 119 | +3% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 119. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97224
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97224?
Since 2015, 1,473 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washington County (464 injured, 29 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97224?
The worst month is September: 10.2% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97224?
54 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 3.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97224 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Washington County has 20.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97224?
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.