La Pine, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in La Pine: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in La Pine 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. Where it is higher: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in La Pine since 2015; patterns below come from Deschutes County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.3% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-97 leads within 10 miles of La Pine with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-BURGESS Rd (1) and CR-HUNTINGTON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 2.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for La Pine fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-97, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Deschutes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 4 |
| CR-BURGESS Rd | 1 |
| CR-HUNTINGTON Rd | 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 |
La Pine at a glance
| Population | 2,566 |
| Land area | 7.1 sq mi |
| Density | 359 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97739) | $58,579 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97739) | $350,677 |
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. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about La Pine
How common are truck crashes in La Pine?
Deschutes County has had 661 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 197 people and killing 39.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in La Pine?
Since 2015, US-97 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of La Pine: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in La Pine?
Truck crashes in Deschutes County peak in November, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in La Pine?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Deschutes County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in La Pine compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Deschutes County has 26.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in La Pine?
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.