ZIP 97471 (Roseburg, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97471: 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
Police reported 988 crashes involving commercial trucks in Douglas County since 2015: 328 people were injured and 46 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (7.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.2% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
4.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
SR-42 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97471 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-5 (4), SR-138 (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 97471 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 6 |
| I-5 | 4 |
| SR-138 | 2 |
| CR-WILLIS Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Stewart Park Dr | 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 97471 at a glance
| Population | 32,334 |
| Density | 69 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,670 |
| Median home value | $358,410 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 45 a year in the 1990s and 84 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 97471
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97471?
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 97471?
SR-42 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97471 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97471?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97471?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97471 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 75.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97471?
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.