Gilliam County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gilliam County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gilliam County compares with Oregon
Gilliam County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gilliam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gilliam County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 811.8 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 19.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 43.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.7% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.5% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 46.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Gilliam County sits below Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Gilliam County at a glance: 43.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Gilliam County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 20.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
43.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Gilliam County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-84 (1) and SR-206 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Gilliam County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gilliam County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 43.2% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Gilliam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Gilliam County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 1 |
| SR-206 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gilliam County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .18 W Hwy 19 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 .19 W Arlington On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 1.12 W Hwy 74 Exit | 4 |
| I-84 2.12 W Quinton Canyon Rd On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 .13 E Woelperm Connection On Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 .15 W Woelpern Rd Exit | 3 |
| I-84 .18 E Woelpern Rd On Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 .53 W Arlington Exit | 3 |
Gilliam County at a glance
| Population | 1,971 |
| Land area | 1,204.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,081 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gilliam 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 | 37 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | -78% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +27% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +78% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Gilliam County
ZIP codes in Gilliam County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Gilliam County
How common are truck crashes in Gilliam County?
187 truck crashes have been reported in Gilliam County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 68 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Gilliam County?
Truck crashes in Gilliam County peak in February, with 20.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gilliam County?
Since 2015, Gilliam County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Gilliam County compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Gilliam County records 811.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gilliam County?
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.