Burns, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burns: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burns and Harney County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harney County numbers.
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 |
Harney County sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Harney County at a glance: 10.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 138 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harney County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
Burns had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Harney County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 1.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burns since 2015: SR-205 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Burns fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.6% 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-205 | 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 |
Burns at a glance
| Population | 2,689 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 757 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97720) | $49,170 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97720) | $190,942 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burns
How common are truck crashes in Burns?
Since 2015, 138 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Harney County (50 injured, 13 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Burns?
February has the most truck crashes in Harney County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Burns?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harney County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Burns compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 156.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harney County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Burns?
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.