ZIP 97360 (Mill City, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97360: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Linn 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
10 of 1,030 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Linn County compares with Oregon
Linn County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Linn County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Linn County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.9 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.3% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.1% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 25.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Linn County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
What stands out in Linn County: 1 in 122 crashes involve a garbage truck (10 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 1,030 crashes involving commercial trucks in Linn County since 2015: 343 people were injured and 43 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-22 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97360 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. 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 10 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97360 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-22, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Linn County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-22 | 4 |
| 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 (Linn County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 34 & Oakville Rd | 9 |
| Hwy 34 & Olson Rd | 7 |
| I-5 2.70 N Diamond Hill Rd Exit | 6 |
| Hwy 20 & Airport Rd | 5 |
| I-5 1.20 N Hwy 228 Exit | 5 |
| Hwy 34 & Hwy 34 Bypass | 4 |
| Hwy 34 & I-5 Sb Exit Ramp | 4 |
| Hwy 34 & Seven Mile Ln | 4 |
ZIP 97360 at a glance
| Population | 2,040 |
| Density | 58 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,250 |
| Median home value | $301,780 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Linn 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 | 50 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 53 | +7% | 2.4 |
| 2010s | 67 | +27% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 100 | +49% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 50 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 100. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97360
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97360?
1,030 truck crashes have been reported in Linn County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 343 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97360?
SR-22 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97360 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97360?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Linn County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97360?
Since 2015, Linn County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97360 compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Linn County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97360?
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.