ZIP 97310 (Salem, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97310: 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 sits below Oregon 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.
The headline for Marion County: 2.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97310 since 2015: I-5 (3), SR-22 (3), CR-HOWELL Prairie Rd Ne (2), CR-SILVERTON Rd Ne (2) and CR-DELANEY Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 30 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in April (17%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97310 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in April; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Marion County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 3 |
| SR-22 | 3 |
| CR-HOWELL Prairie Rd Ne | 2 |
| CR-SILVERTON Rd Ne | 2 |
| CR-DELANEY Rd | 1 |
| CR-GOLF Club Rd Se | 1 |
| Portland Rd Ne | 1 |
| River Rd S | 1 |
| SR-214 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 97310 at a glance
| Population | 1,379 |
| Density | 3,005 per sq mi |
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 97310
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97310?
Since 2015, 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (649 injured, 73 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97310?
October has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97310?
Garbage trucks were involved in 30 reported crashes in Marion County since 2015 (1.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97310 compared 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 97310?
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.