ZIP 97453 (Mapleton, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97453: 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Lane County is lower 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.
The headline for Lane County: 1 in 39 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.6%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lane County. They injured 421 people and killed 53.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 7.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97453 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-126 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (19% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97453 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at September schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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-126 | 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 97453 at a glance
| Population | 965 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,417 |
| Median home value | $344,138 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 97453
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97453?
Lane County has had 1,291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 421 people and killing 53.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97453?
January has the most truck crashes in Lane County, 10.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97453?
Since 2015, Lane County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97453 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lane County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97453?
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.