ZIP 97230 (Portland, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97230: 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 has lower values than Oregon for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 2 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97230 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-205 (5), I-5 (5) and Ne Marine Dr (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 111 of the truck crashes here, or 4.5%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Their busiest month is December, with 12% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97230 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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-84 | 6 |
| I-205 | 5 |
| I-5 | 5 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 5 |
| Ne Columbia Blvd | 3 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| SR-500 | 2 |
| CR-JOHNSON Creek Blvd | 1 |
| Frontage Marine Ramp | 1 |
| Mu-Ne Fourth Plain Blvd | 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 97230 at a glance
| Population | 43,553 |
| Density | 1,208 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,572 |
| Median home value | $449,949 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
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 97230
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97230?
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 97230?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97230 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97230?
August has the most truck crashes in Multnomah County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97230?
Garbage trucks were involved in 111 reported crashes in Multnomah County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97230 compared with Oregon?
Multnomah County records 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97230?
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.