ZIP 97415 (Brookings, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97415: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Curry 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
2 of 76 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Curry County compares with Oregon
Curry County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Curry County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Curry County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.9 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 64% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 89% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 39% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 24% below the state |
| After dark | 11.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 55% below the state |
Curry County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Curry County at a glance: September 14.5% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Curry County has recorded 76 truck crashes since 2015, with 31 people injured and 1 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.5% of the year) and are lowest in March (3.9%).
November through March accounts for 34.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.4% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97415 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97415 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Curry County.
- 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 Curry County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Curry County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 101 & Pelican Bay Dr | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Whaleshead Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .25 S Herman Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .49 S Wilderness Rd | 2 |
| Chetco Ave & Willow St | 1 |
| Chetco Ave .02 W Chetco Ln | 1 |
| Coy Rd .01 N Ophir Rd | 1 |
| Ellensburg Ave & 1St St | 1 |
ZIP 97415 at a glance
| Population | 14,586 |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,152 |
| Median home value | $391,999 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Curry 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 | 6 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 5 | -25% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | +15% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 7 | +21% | 0.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 7 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97415
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97415?
76 truck crashes have been reported in Curry County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 31 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97415?
The worst month is September: 14.5% of truck crashes in Curry County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97415?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Curry County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97415 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Curry County records 27.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97415?
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.