ZIP 97338 (Dallas, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97338: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Polk 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
5 of 291 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Polk County compares with Oregon
Polk County against Oregon and the US, 2016–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Polk County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2016–2025) | Polk County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.2 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 29% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 66% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 33.3% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.7% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 38% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.4% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 15.5% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 39% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Polk County is lower 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for ZIP 97338: SR-22W most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97338: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 291 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Polk County. They injured 127 people and killed 16.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in November (4.1%).
November through March accounts for 36.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
SR-22W leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97338 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-22 (1), SR-223 (1) and SR-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97338 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-22W; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 33.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Polk County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22W | 2 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
| SR-223 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| SR-99W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Polk County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 99W & Bethel Rd | 5 |
| Clow Corner Rd & Riddell Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 22 & Perrydale Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 22 .45 E Hwy 99W On Ramp | 3 |
| Hwy 99 & Clow Corner Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 99 & Rickreall Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 99W & Clow Corner | 3 |
| Hwy 99W & Parker Rd | 3 |
ZIP 97338 at a glance
| Population | 23,419 |
| Density | 72 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $78,858 |
| Median home value | $424,152 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Polk 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 | 76 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 17 | -78% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 22 | +35% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 23 | +4% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 76 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97338
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97338?
Polk County has had 291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 16.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97338?
SR-22W had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97338 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97338?
Truck crashes in Polk County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97338?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97338 compare with Oregon?
Polk County records 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97338?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2015; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.