ZIP 97346 (Gates, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97346: 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). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 97346: SR-22 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97346.
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
Truck crashes peak in October (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
2.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-GATES Bridge Rd (1), CR-LYONS Mill City Dr (1) and Lyons Mill City Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 30 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97346 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-22 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 2 |
| CR-GATES Bridge Rd | 1 |
| CR-LYONS Mill City Dr | 1 |
| Lyons Mill City Dr | 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 97346 at a glance
| Population | 1,017 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,750 |
| Median home value | $443,722 |
| Home ownership | 92% |
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 large-truck crashes: 6.5 a year in 2016–19, 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97346
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97346?
1,684 truck crashes have been reported in Marion County since 2015, with 73 deaths and 649 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97346?
NHTSA data shows SR-22 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97346 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97346?
The worst month is October: 10.4% of truck crashes in Marion County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97346?
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 97346 compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 40.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marion County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97346?
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.