ZIP 97227 (Portland, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97227: 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. It runs above Oregon on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in 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
Truck crashes peak in August (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97227 is I-5, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-205 (5), Ne Marine Dr (5) and I-84 (4).
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%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97227 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Multnomah County.
- 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| I-205 | 5 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 5 |
| I-84 | 4 |
| 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 97227 at a glance
| Population | 5,665 |
| Density | 1,532 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,293 |
| Median home value | $669,771 |
| Home ownership | 26% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97227
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97227?
2,462 truck crashes have been reported in Multnomah County since 2015, with 71 deaths and 683 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97227?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97227 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97227?
August has the most truck crashes in Multnomah County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97227?
111 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Multnomah County since 2015, 4.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97227 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
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 97227?
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.