Mount Vernon, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mount Vernon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mount Vernon and Grant County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Grant County numbers.
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 sits below Oregon on winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Grant County: 27.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Grant County has recorded 50 truck crashes since 2015, with 17 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 85 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mount Vernon since 2015; patterns below come from Grant County as a whole.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 16.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (2.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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 within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 2015: US-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 2.0% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Mount Vernon fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- With 27.7% 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
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 Grant County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 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 |
Mount Vernon at a glance
| Population | 547 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 801 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97865) | $59,247 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mount Vernon
How many truck crashes happen in Mount Vernon?
50 truck crashes have been reported in Grant County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 17 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mount Vernon?
The worst month is July: 16.0% of truck crashes in Grant County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Mount Vernon?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Grant County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Mount Vernon compared with Oregon?
Grant County records 60.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Mount Vernon?
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.