ZIP 97305 (Salem, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97305: 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Marion County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
ZIP 97305 at a glance: I-5 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97305.
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
The worst month is October with 10.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.1%.
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% 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 (6). After it: SR-99 (3), CR-HOWELL Prairie Rd Ne (2) and CR-SILVERTON Rd Ne (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97305 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.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| SR-99 | 3 |
| CR-HOWELL Prairie Rd Ne | 2 |
| CR-SILVERTON Rd Ne | 2 |
| SR-22 | 2 |
| SR-99E | 2 |
| CR-HAZELGREEN Rd Ne | 1 |
| Portland Rd Ne | 1 |
| SR-214 | 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 97305 at a glance
| Population | 45,083 |
| Density | 369 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,326 |
| Median home value | $360,186 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 71 a year in the 1990s and 149 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97305
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97305?
Since 2015, 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (649 injured, 73 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97305?
I-5 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97305 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97305?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97305?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 30 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97305 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 40.5 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97305?
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.