ZIP 97371 (Rickreall, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97371: 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 |
Polk County has lower values than Oregon for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 97371: SR-22 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97371.
Overview
Polk County has recorded 291 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (11.7%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-22 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-22W (2), SR-99 (2) and Portland Rd Ne (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97371 fleets
- Build extra time into January 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 33.3% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2015, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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-22 | 3 |
| SR-22W | 2 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| Portland Rd Ne | 1 |
| River Rd S | 1 |
| SR-154 | 1 |
| SR-221 | 1 |
| SR-223 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 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 97371 at a glance
| Population | 694 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 76 a year in the 1990s and 23 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97371
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97371?
291 truck crashes have been reported in Polk County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 127 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97371?
NHTSA data shows SR-22 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97371 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97371?
Truck crashes in Polk County peak in January, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97371?
Since 2015, Polk County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97371 compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 29.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Polk County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97371?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.