ZIP 97373 (Saint Benedict, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97373: 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.
ZIP 97373 at a glance: I-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97373: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,684 crashes involving commercial trucks in Marion County since 2015: 649 people were injured and 73 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-211 (4), 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%).
Their busiest month is April, with 17% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97373 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marion County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 5 |
| SR-211 | 4 |
| 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 97373 at a glance
| Population | 139 |
| Density | 1,162 per sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 71 a year in the 1990s and 149 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 6.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 5.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97373
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97373?
Marion County has had 1,684 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 649 people and killing 73.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97373?
I-5 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97373 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97373?
October has the most truck crashes in Marion County, 10.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97373?
30 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marion County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97373 compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Marion County has 40.5 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97373?
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.