ZIP 97389 (Tangent, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97389: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Linn County at a glance: 1 in 122 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.8%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Linn County has recorded 1,030 truck crashes since 2015, with 343 people injured and 43 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in 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
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-5 (5), SR-34 (4) and SR-20 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 10 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97389 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Linn County.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 6 |
| I-5 | 5 |
| SR-34 | 4 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| SR-99E | 2 |
| CR-PINTAIL Ln | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 97389 at a glance
| Population | 1,755 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $94,909 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97389
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97389?
1,030 truck crashes have been reported in Linn County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 343 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97389?
US-20 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97389 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97389?
The worst month is July: 10.3% of truck crashes in Linn County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97389?
Since 2015, Linn County has reported 10 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97389 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Linn County records 66.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97389?
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.