ZIP 97239 (Portland, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97239: 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 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 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.4%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 2,462 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Multnomah County. They injured 683 people and killed 71.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 2 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). It is followed by I-205 (5), I-84 (4) and Ne Marine Dr (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
111 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in December (12% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.9, vs 2.9 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97239 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in December; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- 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-5 | 7 |
| I-205 | 5 |
| I-84 | 4 |
| Ne Marine Dr | 4 |
| 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 97239 at a glance
| Population | 17,804 |
| Density | 1,919 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,134 |
| Median home value | $772,668 |
| Home ownership | 44% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 95 a year in the 1990s and 189 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 5.5 a year in 2016–19 and 6.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97239
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97239?
Multnomah County has had 2,462 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 683 people and killing 71.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97239?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97239 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97239?
The worst month is August: 9.7% of truck crashes in Multnomah County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97239?
Garbage trucks were involved in 111 reported crashes in Multnomah County since 2015 (4.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97239 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 97239?
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.