Harney County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harney 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 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harney County compares with Oregon
Harney County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harney County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harney County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 156.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.6% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.2% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Harney County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Harney County: 10.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oregon: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Harney County. They injured 50 people and killed 13.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (1.4%).
November through March accounts for 44.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
23.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
US-20 leads in Harney County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-205 (1) and SR-78 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Harney County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-20, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 23.6% 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
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 Harney County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harney County) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 5 |
| SR-205 | 1 |
| SR-78 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harney County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 20 & Cow Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 & N Harney Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .15 E Bulger Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .15 E Dasher Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .26 W Lake County Line Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .51 W Juniper Ridge Piersol Wells Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 1.02 W Old Lawan-Harney Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 1.31 W Sage Hen Rest Area | 2 |
Harney County at a glance
| Population | 7,402 |
| Land area | 10,134.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,815 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harney 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -46% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +32% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +73% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 11 a year in the 1990s and 14 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harney County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harney County
How many truck crashes happen in Harney County?
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harney County (50 injured, 13 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Harney County?
Since 2015, US-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Harney County: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Harney County?
Truck crashes in Harney County peak in February, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Harney County?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harney County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does Harney County compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Harney County records 156.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Harney County?
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.