ZIP 97450 (Langlois, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97450: 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
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.
The headline for Curry County: September worst month: 14.5% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 76 crashes involving commercial trucks in Curry County since 2015: 31 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 57 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 3.9%.
November through March accounts for 34.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 13.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97450 since 2015: US-101 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97450 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Curry County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Curry 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 (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 97450 at a glance
| Population | 845 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,487 |
| Median home value | $440,192 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 7. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97450
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97450?
Curry County has had 76 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 31 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97450?
Truck crashes in Curry County peak in September, with 14.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97450?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Curry County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97450 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 27.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Curry County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97450?
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.