Eagle Crest, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eagle Crest: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eagle Crest and Deschutes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Deschutes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
13 of 661 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Deschutes County compares with Oregon
Deschutes County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deschutes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deschutes County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.3% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Oregon, Deschutes County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Deschutes County: 23.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 661 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Deschutes County. They injured 197 people and killed 39.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Eagle Crest since 2015, this page uses Deschutes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.3% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Eagle Crest is US-97, with 9 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-CLINE Falls Hwy (1), CR-PERSHALL Way (1) and CR-TUMALO Reservoir Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Eagle Crest fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-97 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; 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 Deschutes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 9 |
| CR-CLINE Falls Hwy | 1 |
| CR-PERSHALL Way | 1 |
| CR-TUMALO Reservoir Rd | 1 |
| Sw Highland Ave | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deschutes County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 20 & Hamby Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 20 & Ward Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & 61St St | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Finley Butte Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Rosland Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Suzanne Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Sw Odem Medo Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Veterans Way | 3 |
Eagle Crest at a glance
| Land area | 15.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97756) | $87,278 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97756) | $494,639 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Deschutes 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 | 42 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 39 | -6% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 42 | +6% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 63 | +51% | 3.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eagle Crest
How common are truck crashes in Eagle Crest?
661 truck crashes have been reported in Deschutes County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 197 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Eagle Crest?
US-97 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eagle Crest since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Eagle Crest?
November has the most truck crashes in Deschutes County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Eagle Crest?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Deschutes County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Eagle Crest compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Deschutes County records 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Eagle Crest?
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.