Hines, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hines: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hines 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 has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Harney County: 10.2 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 3.9 across Oregon.
Overview
Harney County has recorded 138 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Hines since 2015; patterns below come from Harney County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 1.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.1% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hines since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-205 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Hines fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 23.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 (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 |
Hines at a glance
| Population | 1,621 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 786 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97738) | $89,071 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97738) | $293,198 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hines
How common are truck crashes in Hines?
138 truck crashes have been reported in Harney County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 50 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hines?
The worst month is February: 13.0% of truck crashes in Harney County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hines?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Harney County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Hines compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harney County has 156.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hines?
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.