ZIP 97448 (Junction City, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97448: 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 |
Lane County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oregon on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 97448: SR-99 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97448 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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-99 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97448 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-PRAIRIE Rd (1), Peoria Rd (1) and SR-36 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 32 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 2.0% in 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 97448 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-99; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lane County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-99 | 4 |
| CR-PRAIRIE Rd | 1 |
| Peoria Rd | 1 |
| SR-36 | 1 |
| SR-99W | 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 97448 at a glance
| Population | 14,323 |
| Density | 40 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,029 |
| Median home value | $468,992 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 84 a year in the 1990s and 117 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97448
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97448?
1,291 truck crashes have been reported in Lane County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 421 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97448?
Since 2015, SR-99 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97448: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97448?
January has the most truck crashes in Lane County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97448?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Lane County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97448 compared with Oregon?
Lane County records 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97448?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.