Arlington, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arlington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arlington and Gilliam County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gilliam County numbers.
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 runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Gilliam County: 43.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Police reported 187 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gilliam County since 2015: 68 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 20 truck crashes were reported in Arlington since 2015; patterns below come from Gilliam County as a whole.
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.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 43.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Arlington since 2015: I-84 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Arlington fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gilliam County.
- 43.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Gilliam County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 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 |
Arlington at a glance
| Population | 620 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 293 per sq mi |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arlington
How many truck accidents are there in Arlington?
Gilliam County has had 187 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 68 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Arlington?
February has the most truck crashes in Gilliam County, 20.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Arlington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Gilliam County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Arlington 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Arlington?
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.