ZIP 97401 (Eugene, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lane 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 4.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Lane County compares with Oregon
Lane County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lane County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lane County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 11% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.5% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.2% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Lane 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 garbage-truck share.
ZIP 97401 at a glance: SR-99 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97401.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lane County. They injured 421 people and killed 53.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (10.8% of the year) and are lowest in May (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97401 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-126W (3), Arthur St (1) and CR-PRAIRIE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (19% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97401 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lane County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lane County.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 4 |
| SR-126W | 3 |
| Arthur St | 1 |
| CR-PRAIRIE Rd | 1 |
| E 24th Ave | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| Oak St | 1 |
| SR-569 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-99W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lane County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 58 .96 W Gold Lake Rd | 5 |
| I-5 .29 N Hwy 225 On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 .54 N Hwy 99 On Ramp | 5 |
| Hwy 58 1.06 E Waldo Lake Rd | 4 |
| Hwy 58 2.03 E Beamer Ranch Rd | 4 |
| Hwy 99 & Milliron Rd | 4 |
| I-5 .59 N Sixth St On Ramp | 4 |
| I-5 Sb Exit Ramp .04 N Van Duyn Rd | 4 |
ZIP 97401 at a glance
| Population | 49,437 |
| Density | 2,058 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,022 |
| Median home value | $494,100 |
| Home ownership | 29% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lane 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 | 84 | — | 5.0 |
| 2000s | 87 | +3% | 3.9 |
| 2010s | 97 | +12% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 117 | +20% | 6.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 84 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97401
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97401?
Since 2015, 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lane County (421 injured, 53 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97401?
NHTSA data shows SR-99 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97401 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97401?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lane County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97401?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Lane County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97401 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lane County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97401?
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.