Hood River County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hood River 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
3 of 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hood River County compares with Oregon
Hood River County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hood River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hood River County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.2 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.9% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Hood River County has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hood River County: 19.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Hood River County has recorded 199 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 22 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.5% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Hood River County since 2015 were spread across roads: I-84 (2), Fir Mountain Rd (1) and SR-281 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Hood River County fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hood River County.
- With 19.9% 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
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 Hood River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hood River County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 2 |
| Fir Mountain Rd | 1 |
| SR-281 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hood River County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .07 W N 2Nd St On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 .41 E Mitchell Point On Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 .79 W Wyeth Rd On Ramp | 3 |
| Hwy 35 .47 N Camas Prairie Rd | 2 |
| I-84 & Wyeth Odot Scales Exit | 2 |
| I-84 .19 W 2Nd St Conn 1 | 2 |
| I-84 .21 E Morton Rd Exit | 2 |
| I-84 .33 W Columbia River Hwy On Ramp | 2 |
Hood River County at a glance
| Population | 23,764 |
| Land area | 522.2 sq mi |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $89,536 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hood River 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +68% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +7% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hood River County
ZIP codes in Hood River County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hood River County
How common are truck crashes in Hood River County?
Hood River County has had 199 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 48 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hood River County?
Truck crashes in Hood River County peak in December, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hood River County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Hood River County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Hood River County compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 71.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hood River County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hood River 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.