Crook County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Crook County: 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 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crook County compares with Oregon
Crook County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crook County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 25.3% | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oregon, Crook County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
Crook County at a glance: September the month with the most truck crashes: 14.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Since 2015, 107 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Crook County. They injured 36 people and killed 7.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Crook County since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-DAVIS Loop (1), CR-GEORGE Millican Rd (1), Cr- George Millican Rd (1), SR-126 (1) and US-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Crook County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crook County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Crook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Crook County) |
|---|---|
| CR-DAVIS Loop | 1 |
| CR-GEORGE Millican Rd | 1 |
| Cr- George Millican Rd | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crook County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 26 & Nw Grumpert Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 126 & George Millican Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 126 & Hwy 26 | 2 |
| Hwy 126 & Powell Butte Hwy | 2 |
| Hwy 26 & Nw Elliot Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 26 .06 S Rye Grass Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 370 .70 E Serrano Ln | 2 |
| Alfalfa Rd & Chaparral Dr | 1 |
Crook County at a glance
| Population | 27,336 |
| Land area | 2,978.9 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,735 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crook 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +31% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +22% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Crook County
ZIP codes in Crook County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Crook County
How common are truck crashes in Crook County?
Crook County has had 107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Crook County?
Truck crashes in Crook County peak in September, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Crook County?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Crook County since 2015, 1.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Crook County compared with Oregon?
Crook County records 31.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Crook County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.