Winston, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Winston: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Winston and Douglas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Douglas County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 988 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Douglas County compares with Oregon
Douglas County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Douglas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Douglas County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 75.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 68% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.9% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 63% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.2% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 30.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Douglas County sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
Douglas County at a glance: 1 in 154 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.7%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Douglas County has recorded 988 truck crashes since 2015, with 328 people injured and 46 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Winston since 2015, this page uses Douglas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.1% of the year) and are lowest in January (7.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.2% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 6.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
SR-42 leads within 10 miles of Winston with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-5 (4), CR-WILLIS Creek Rd (1) and SR-138 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.6% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Winston fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Douglas County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-42 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 Douglas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-42 | 6 |
| I-5 | 4 |
| CR-WILLIS Creek Rd | 1 |
| SR-138 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Stewart Park Dr | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Douglas County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .04 N Salt Springs Rd Exit | 6 |
| I-5 .19 S Hwy 99 On Ramp | 4 |
| Hwy 42 & Brockway Rd | 3 |
| I-5 & Harvard Ave On Ramp | 3 |
| I-5 .02 N Cabin Creek Rest Area On Ramp | 3 |
| I-5 .03 N Elkhead Rd Exit | 3 |
| I-5 .08 N Edenbower Blvd On Ramp | 3 |
| I-5 .08 N Hwy 99 Exit | 3 |
Winston at a glance
| Population | 5,691 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2,061 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97432) | $36,556 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Douglas 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 | 45 | — | 4.8 |
| 2000s | 71 | +59% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 72 | +0% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 84 | +17% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 45 to 84. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Winston
How common are truck crashes in Winston?
Since 2015, 988 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Douglas County (328 injured, 46 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Winston?
Since 2015, SR-42 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Winston: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Winston?
The worst month is July: 10.1% of truck crashes in Douglas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Winston?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Douglas County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Winston compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Douglas County has 75.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Winston?
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.