ZIP 97411 (Bandon, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97411: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coos 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
3 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coos County compares with Oregon
Coos County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coos County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Coos County sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Oregon on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Coos County at a glance: 1 in 99 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Coos County. They injured 122 people and killed 12.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97411 happened on US-101 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97411 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Coos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-101 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coos County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 101 (Sherman Ave) & Virginia Ave | 3 |
| Fat Elk Rd .2 N Arago- Fish Trap Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & 10Th St | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Front St | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Hwy 241 | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Mctimmons Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Newmark Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Wildwood Rd | 2 |
ZIP 97411 at a glance
| Population | 7,699 |
| Density | 23 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,993 |
| Median home value | $447,055 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coos 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 | 35 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | -37% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | -6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +43% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 35 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97411
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97411?
315 truck crashes have been reported in Coos County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 122 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97411?
October has the most truck crashes in Coos County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97411?
Since 2015, Coos County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97411 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Coos County has 42.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97411?
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.