ZIP 97405 (Eugene, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97405: 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Lane County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 97405: SR-126W most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97405: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lane County. They injured 421 people and killed 53.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97405 is SR-126W, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-99 (2), Arthur St (1) and E 24th Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Their busiest month is September, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97405 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-126W, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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-126W | 3 |
| SR-99 | 2 |
| Arthur St | 1 |
| E 24th Ave | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| Oak St | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| W 7th Ave | 1 |
| W First Ave | 1 |
| Williamette St | 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 97405 at a glance
| Population | 46,933 |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $95,170 |
| Median home value | $539,283 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 84 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97405
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97405?
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 97405?
NHTSA data shows SR-126W with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97405 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97405?
January has the most truck crashes in Lane County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97405?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lane County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97405 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Lane County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97405?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.