Grant County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grant 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 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grant County compares with Oregon
Grant County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.2 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Grant County has lower values than Oregon for winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Grant County: 27.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 50 crashes involving commercial trucks in Grant County since 2015: 17 people were injured and 3 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 16.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 2.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 16.0% of truck crashes.
27.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Grant County since 2015: CR-COUNTY Rd 63 (1), US-26 (1), US-395 (1) and US-395B (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Grant County fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- 27.7% 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Grant County) |
|---|---|
| CR-COUNTY Rd 63 | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
| US-395 | 1 |
| US-395B | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| County Rd 20 1 E Camp Creek Rd | 1 |
| County Rd 63 4.5 W South Fork Rd | 1 |
| Cr 63 (Izee-Paulina Ln) .2 W Usfs 901 Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 19 & Hwy 26 | 1 |
| Hwy 19 2.85 N Dick Creek Lane | 1 |
| Hwy 26 & Apple Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 26 & Golf Course Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 26 & Lower Yard Rd | 1 |
Grant County at a glance
| Population | 7,093 |
| Land area | 4,527.8 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,908 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -5% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -34% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +52% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 5. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Grant County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Grant County
How many truck crashes happen in Grant County?
Grant County has had 50 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 17 people and killing 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Grant County?
July has the most truck crashes in Grant County, 16.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Grant County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Grant County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How does Grant County compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Grant County has 60.2 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Grant County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.