ZIP 97396 (Willamina, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97396: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Yamhill 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
15 of 505 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Yamhill County compares with Oregon
Yamhill County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Yamhill County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Yamhill County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 38.7 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.8% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 45% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 14.0% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 45% below the state |
Yamhill County sits below Oregon on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Yamhill County at a glance: 1 in 34 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.0%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Yamhill County has recorded 505 truck crashes since 2015, with 239 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 11.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.8% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97396 since 2015: SR-18 (2) and SR-22 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
15 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97396 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Yamhill County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-22 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Yamhill County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 18 & Hwy 154 | 7 |
| Hwy 99W & Hwy 18 | 4 |
| Hwy 99W & Hwy 47 | 4 |
| Hwy 18 & Durham Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 18 & Red Prairie Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 18 & Se Cruickshank Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 47 & Flett Rd | 3 |
| E Hancock & N Main | 2 |
ZIP 97396 at a glance
| Population | 3,446 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,614 |
| Median home value | $339,831 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Yamhill 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 29 | +75% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 33 | +15% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 44 | +32% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97396
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97396?
Yamhill County has had 505 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 239 people and killing 25.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97396?
Truck crashes in Yamhill County peak in October, with 11.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97396?
Since 2015, Yamhill County has reported 15 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97396 compare with Oregon?
Yamhill County records 38.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97396?
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.