Pronghorn, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pronghorn: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pronghorn 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Deschutes County at a glance: 23.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Deschutes County has recorded 661 truck crashes since 2015, with 197 people injured and 39 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pronghorn 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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pronghorn is US-97, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-20 (3), CR-CLINE Falls Hwy (1) and CR-PERSHALL Way (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 Pronghorn fleets
- Review driver schedules for November, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-97 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 23.0% 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.
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 | 8 |
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-CLINE Falls Hwy | 1 |
| CR-PERSHALL Way | 1 |
| Sw Highland Ave | 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 |
Pronghorn at a glance
| Land area | 6.6 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 Pronghorn
How many truck accidents are there in Pronghorn?
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 Pronghorn?
NHTSA data shows US-97 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pronghorn since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pronghorn?
Truck crashes in Deschutes County peak in November, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pronghorn?
Since 2015, Deschutes County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Pronghorn compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
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 Pronghorn?
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.