ZIP 97457 (Myrtle Creek, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97457: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Douglas 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
6 of 988 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Oregon
Douglas County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Douglas County sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Douglas County: 1 in 154 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 988 truck crashes since 2015, with 328 people injured and 46 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 7.1%.
November through March accounts for 41.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
SR-42 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97457 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-5 (2) and CR-WILLIS Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97457 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-42 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 4 |
| I-5 | 2 |
| CR-WILLIS Creek Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .04 N Salt Springs Rd Exit | 6 |
| I-5 .19 S Hwy 99 On Ramp | 4 |
| Hwy 42 & Brockway Rd | 3 |
| I-5 & Harvard Ave On Ramp | 3 |
| I-5 .02 N Cabin Creek Rest Area On Ramp | 3 |
| I-5 .03 N Elkhead Rd Exit | 3 |
| I-5 .08 N Edenbower Blvd On Ramp | 3 |
| I-5 .08 N Hwy 99 Exit | 3 |
ZIP 97457 at a glance
| Population | 10,360 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,356 |
| Median home value | $256,225 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 45 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 71 | +59% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 72 | +0% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 84 | +17% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 45 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97457
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97457?
Douglas County has had 988 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 328 people and killing 46.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97457?
SR-42 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97457 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97457?
July has the most truck crashes in Douglas County, 10.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97457?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97457 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Douglas County records 75.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97457?
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.