ZIP 97455 (Pleasant Hill, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97455: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 97455: SR-58 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97455.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lane County. They injured 421 people and killed 53.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
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), E 24th Ave (1) and I-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
32 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Their busiest month is September, with 19% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 4.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97455 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-58 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 |
| E 24th Ave | 1 |
| I-5 | 1 |
| Oak St | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| SR-126E | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| US-105 | 1 |
| Williamette St | 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 97455 at a glance
| Population | 2,461 |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $118,456 |
| Median home value | $724,322 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 97455
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97455?
Since 2015, 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lane County (421 injured, 53 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97455?
SR-58 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97455 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97455?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Lane County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97455?
Since 2015, Lane County has reported 32 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97455 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 97455?
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.