ZIP 97394 (Waldport, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97394: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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
11 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Oregon
Lincoln County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.1% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Lincoln County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 21 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.7%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 258 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lincoln County. They injured 98 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.3% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97394 since 2015: US-101 (2) and SR-34 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 4.3%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97394 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 2 |
| SR-34 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Butler Bridge Rd .15 S Se Fir St | 2 |
| Harlan Burntwoods Rd 1.46 N Johnson Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Nw 6Th St | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .01 N Ne 89Th Ct | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .4 Azalea Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 18 & Maple Dr | 2 |
| Hwy 18 & N Slick Rock Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 & Harlan Burntwoods Rd | 2 |
ZIP 97394 at a glance
| Population | 5,363 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,660 |
| Median home value | $375,746 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 10 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +55% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 23 | +23% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97394
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97394?
258 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 98 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97394?
The worst month is March: 11.6% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97394?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 4.3% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97394 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Lincoln County records 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97394?
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.