ZIP 97498 (Yachats, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97498: 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 has lower values than Oregon for 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 Lane County: 1 in 39 crashes involve a garbage truck (32 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 1,291 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lane County since 2015: 421 people were injured and 53 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 43.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97498 happened on SR-34 (1) and US-101 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 32 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in September (19% of them).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 4.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97498 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lane County.
- Waste haulers: September is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Lane County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lane County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
| US-101 | 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 97498 at a glance
| Population | 2,055 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,188 |
| Median home value | $526,653 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 84 to 117. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 6.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97498
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97498?
Lane County has had 1,291 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 421 people and killing 53.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97498?
Truck crashes in Lane County peak in January, with 10.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97498?
32 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lane County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97498 compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 28.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lane County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97498?
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.