ZIP 97436 (Elkton, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97436: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
6 of 988 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Oregon
Douglas County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Douglas County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Douglas County: 1 in 154 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 988 truck crashes since 2015, with 328 people injured and 46 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97436 since 2015: SR-38 (3) and CR-SLIDEOUT Ridge Rd (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97436 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-38 | 3 |
| CR-SLIDEOUT Ridge Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .04 N Salt Springs Rd Exit | 6 |
| I-5 .19 S Hwy 99 On Ramp | 4 |
| Hwy 42 & Brockway Rd | 3 |
| I-5 & Harvard Ave On Ramp | 3 |
| I-5 .02 N Cabin Creek Rest Area On Ramp | 3 |
| I-5 .03 N Elkhead Rd Exit | 3 |
| I-5 .08 N Edenbower Blvd On Ramp | 3 |
| I-5 .08 N Hwy 99 Exit | 3 |
ZIP 97436 at a glance
| Population | 865 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,944 |
| Median home value | $381,262 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 45 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 71 | +59% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 72 | +0% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 84 | +17% | 4.2 |
In the 1990s about 45 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 84. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97436
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97436?
Douglas County has had 988 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 328 people and killing 46.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97436?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97436?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97436 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 75.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97436?
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.