ZIP 97466 (Powers, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97466: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Coos 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
3 of 315 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Coos County compares with Oregon
Coos County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Coos County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Coos County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 75% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Coos County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and after dark. It runs above Oregon on injuries per crash, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Coos County: 1 in 99 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Coos County has recorded 315 truck crashes since 2015, with 122 people injured and 12 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97466 happened on South Powers Rd (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97466 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Coos County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Coos County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| South Powers Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Coos County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 101 (Sherman Ave) & Virginia Ave | 3 |
| Fat Elk Rd .2 N Arago- Fish Trap Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & 10Th St | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Front St | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Hwy 241 | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Mctimmons Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Newmark Ave | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Wildwood Rd | 2 |
ZIP 97466 at a glance
| Population | 842 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,278 |
| Median home value | $237,151 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Coos 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 | 35 | — | 2.1 |
| 2000s | 22 | -37% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 21 | -6% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 30 | +43% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 35 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97466
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97466?
Since 2015, 315 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Coos County (122 injured, 12 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97466?
October has the most truck crashes in Coos County, 12.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97466?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Coos County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97466 compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Coos County has 42.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97466?
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.