ZIP 97452 (Lowell, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97452: 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. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 97452: SR-58 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97452.
Overview
Police reported 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lane County since 2015: 421 people were injured and 53 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.5% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.7%).
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-58 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by CR-LITTLE Fall Creek Rd (1) and SR-59 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in September (19%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97452 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-58; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in September; review collection routes for that month.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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-58 | 3 |
| CR-LITTLE Fall Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-59 | 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 97452 at a glance
| Population | 1,703 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $97,669 |
| Median home value | $446,047 |
| Home ownership | 86% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 84 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 117. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97452
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97452?
1,291 truck crashes have been reported in Lane County since 2015, with 53 deaths and 421 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97452?
NHTSA data shows SR-58 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97452 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97452?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lane County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97452?
Garbage trucks were involved in 32 reported crashes in Lane County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97452 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Lane County has 28.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97452?
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.