Oregon truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oregon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
2.9 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.9 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oregon compares with United States
Oregon against United States, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oregon stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oregon | United States | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.0 | 49.7 | 18% below the US |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the US |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.49 | 29% below the US |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 14% below the US |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the US |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the US |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the US |
| After dark | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Oregon has lower values than the US for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above the US on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Oregon at a glance: 13.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (the US: 6.2%).
Overview
Oregon has recorded 20,566 truck crashes since 2015, with 7,144 people injured and 797 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 5 truck crashes every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 10.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.0%.
November through March accounts for 45.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.9% in the US.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (6.9%).
Road surface: 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (the US: 6.2%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (62). It is followed by I-84 (53), US-97 (52) and US-20 (38).
Garbage & waste trucks
411 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (the US: 2.3%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in May (10%).
They recorded 2.9 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.9 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Oregon fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in May; review collection routes for that month.
- 13.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above the US; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Oregon
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Oregon) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 62 |
| I-84 | 53 |
| US-97 | 52 |
| US-20 | 38 |
| US-101 | 29 |
| SR-99 | 28 |
| US-26 | 24 |
| SR-58 | 18 |
| US-30 | 15 |
| SR-22 | 13 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oregon) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .65 E Old Emigrant Rd Exit | 25 |
| Hwy 97 & Hwy 138 | 11 |
| Hwy 34 & Oakville Rd | 9 |
| I-84 .07 E Odot Scales Exit | 8 |
| Hwy 34 & Olson Rd | 7 |
| Hwy 97 & Silver Lake Rd | 7 |
| Hwy 97 .62 S Crystal Springs Rd | 7 |
| Hwy 18 & Hwy 154 | 7 |
Oregon at a glance
| Population | 4,272,371 |
| Land area | 95,996.7 sq mi |
| Density | 45 per sq mi |
Historical data: truck crashes in Oregon 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 | 1,056 | — | 60.0 |
| 2000s | 1,258 | +19% | 47.3 |
| 2010s | 1,496 | +19% | 46.6 |
| 2020s | 1,813 | +21% | 74.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1,056 to 1,813. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 59.8 a year in 2016–19, 74.6 a year in 2020–24.
Counties in Oregon
Largest places in Oregon
Nearby states
Questions fleets ask about Oregon
How common are truck crashes in Oregon?
Since 2015, 20,566 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oregon (7,144 injured, 797 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oregon?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 62 fatal large-truck crashes in Oregon since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oregon?
The worst month is January: 10.0% of truck crashes in Oregon happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oregon?
Since 2015, Oregon has reported 411 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Oregon compare with the US for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oregon has 41.0 truck crashes a year; the US has 49.7.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oregon?
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.