ZIP 97414 (Broadbent, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97414: 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 has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It stands out for higher 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
Coos County has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 12 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97414 since 2015: South Powers Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97414 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 26.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Coos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| South Powers Rd | 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 97414 at a glance
| Population | 415 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $24,851 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 30 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 97414
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97414?
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 97414?
October has the most truck crashes in Coos County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97414?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coos County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97414 compare with Oregon?
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 97414?
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.