Baker City, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Baker City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Baker City and Baker County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Baker County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 498 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baker County compares with Oregon
Baker County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baker County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 274.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 6.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 47.3% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 63.0% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 42.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Baker County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Baker County at a glance: 47.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 498 crashes involving commercial trucks in Baker County since 2015: 213 people were injured and 17 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
With 32 truck crashes reported in Baker City since 2015, this page uses Baker County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 20.5% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.2%).
November through March accounts for 63.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 47.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Baker City since 2015 were spread across roads: I-84 (2) and SR-203 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baker County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Baker City fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- With 47.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Baker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 2 |
| SR-203 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baker County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 3.14 E Hwy 237 On Ramp | 7 |
| I-84 Eb .23 E Old Hwy 30 On Ramp | 7 |
| I-84 .04 E Old Hwy 30 On Ramp | 6 |
| I-84 .51 E Old Hwy 30 Rd Exit | 6 |
| I-84 .88 W Hwy 30 Exit | 6 |
| I-84 .26 W Rye Valley Ln Exit | 5 |
| I-84 .08 E Old Hwy 30 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 .31 W Rye Valley Ln Exit | 4 |
Baker City at a glance
| Population | 10,135 |
| Land area | 7.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,405 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97814) | $64,852 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97814) | $300,516 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baker 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 | 15 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 35 | +137% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +19% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 41 | -2% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 41. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Baker City
How many truck accidents are there in Baker City?
Baker County has had 498 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Baker City?
January has the most truck crashes in Baker County, 20.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Baker City?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baker County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Baker City compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Baker County has 274.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Baker City?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.