ZIP 97362 (Mount Angel, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97362: 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 has lower values than Oregon for 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.
What stands out in ZIP 97362: SR-211 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97362.
Overview
Police reported 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 649 people were injured and 73 were 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%).
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97362 is SR-211, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-5 (3), SR-99E (3) and CR-SILVERTON Rd Ne (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
30 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in April (17% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97362 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-211, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: April is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Marion County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-211 | 4 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| SR-99E | 3 |
| CR-SILVERTON Rd Ne | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| CR-HAZELGREEN Rd Ne | 1 |
| SR-214 | 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 97362 at a glance
| Population | 4,110 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,250 |
| Median home value | $467,670 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 71 to 149. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 6.5 a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97362
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97362?
Since 2015, 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marion County (649 injured, 73 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97362?
SR-211 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97362 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97362?
Truck crashes in Marion County peak in October, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97362?
Since 2015, Marion County has reported 30 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97362 compare 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 97362?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.