ZIP 97301 (Salem, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97301: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Marion 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 4.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Marion County compares with Oregon
Marion County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marion County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marion County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.5 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 80% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Marion County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 97301 at a glance: I-5 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97301 since 2015.
Overview
Marion County has recorded 1,684 truck crashes since 2015, with 649 people injured and 73 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 10.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
2.7% 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 97301 is I-5, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-22 (3), CR-HOWELL Prairie Rd Ne (2) and CR-SILVERTON Rd Ne (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97301 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 4 |
| SR-22 | 3 |
| CR-HOWELL Prairie Rd Ne | 2 |
| CR-SILVERTON Rd Ne | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-DELANEY Rd | 1 |
| CR-HAZELGREEN Rd Ne | 1 |
| Portland Rd Ne | 1 |
| River Rd S | 1 |
| SR-221 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marion County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 551 & Ehlen Rd | 6 |
| I-5 .05 N Kuebler Blvd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 3.31 N Brooklake Rd Exit | 6 |
| Mckay Rd & French Prairie Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 551 & Arndt Rd | 5 |
| I-5 & Hwy 22 On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 .14 S Talbot Rd Exit | 5 |
| I-5 .23 S Portland Rd On Ramp | 5 |
ZIP 97301 at a glance
| Population | 57,574 |
| Density | 1,966 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,422 |
| Median home value | $339,759 |
| Home ownership | 43% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marion 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 | 71 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 81 | +14% | 2.5 |
| 2010s | 110 | +35% | 3.3 |
| 2020s | 149 | +36% | 5.2 |
In the 1990s about 71 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 149. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97301
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97301?
Marion County has had 1,684 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 649 people and killing 73.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97301?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97301: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97301?
October has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97301?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97301 compare with Oregon?
Marion County records 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97301?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.