ZIP 97484 (Tiller, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97484: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Douglas County: 1 in 154 crashes involve a garbage truck (6 since 2015), vs 2.0% across 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 97484.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97484 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 97484 at a glance
| Population | 271 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,750 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97484
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97484?
988 truck crashes have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, with 46 deaths and 328 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97484?
Truck crashes in Douglas County peak in July, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97484?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Douglas County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97484 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 75.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Douglas County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97484?
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.