ZIP 97330 (Corvallis, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97330: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Benton 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
13 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Benton County compares with Oregon
Benton County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Benton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Benton County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 22.2 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.5% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 21% below the state |
| After dark | 12.9% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 49% below the state |
Benton County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Benton County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 5.0%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
Overview
Benton County has recorded 258 truck crashes since 2015, with 96 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 35.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97330 is US-20, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-20 (2), SR-34 (2) and SR-99 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 5.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97330 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Benton County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.6% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Benton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-34 | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-CARDWELL Hill Dr | 1 |
| CR-CORVALLIS Rd | 1 |
| CR-PINTAIL Ln | 1 |
| CR-WEST Hills Rd | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| SR-99E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Benton County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 99W & Nw Lewisburg Ave | 3 |
| Hwy 20 & Mccullough Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 (Philomath Blvd) & 53Rd St | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .10 W Lilly Hill Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 99 & Circle Blvd | 2 |
| Hwy 99W & Camp Adair Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 99W (Nw 3Rd St) & Hwy 34 (Nw Harrison Blvd) | 2 |
| Hwy 99W .01 S Losen Rd | 2 |
ZIP 97330 at a glance
| Population | 43,878 |
| Density | 217 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,742 |
| Median home value | $526,376 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Benton 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 | 20 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 17 | -15% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 17 | -2% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 24 | +43% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97330
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97330?
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Benton County (96 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97330?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97330: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97330?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Benton County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97330?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Benton County since 2015, 5.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97330 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Benton County has 22.2 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97330?
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.