Redmond, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Redmond: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Redmond 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 100 truck crashes were reported in Redmond 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.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
23.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Redmond is US-97, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-CLINE Falls Hwy (1), CR-PERSHALL Way (1) and Sw Highland Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Redmond fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Deschutes County.
- Look at alternatives to US-97 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- With 23.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 10 |
| 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 |
Redmond at a glance
| Population | 37,626 |
| Land area | 18.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2,019 per 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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 Redmond
How many truck accidents are there in Redmond?
Deschutes County has had 661 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 197 people and killing 39.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Redmond?
US-97 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Redmond since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Redmond?
Truck crashes in Deschutes County peak in November, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Redmond?
Since 2015, Deschutes County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Redmond compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Deschutes County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Redmond?
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.