Cascade Locks, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cascade Locks: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cascade Locks and Hood River County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hood River County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Oregon, Hood River County is lower on 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.
The headline for Cascade Locks: I-84 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Cascade Locks.
Overview
Hood River County has recorded 199 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 27 truck crashes reported in Cascade Locks since 2015, this page uses Hood River County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-14 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Cascade Locks fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 19.9% 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
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 Hood River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 3 |
| SR-14 | 2 |
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 |
Cascade Locks at a glance
| Population | 1,367 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 656 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97014) | $75,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97014) | $383,462 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cascade Locks
How many truck accidents are there in Cascade Locks?
199 truck crashes have been reported in Hood River County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 48 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Cascade Locks?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Cascade Locks: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cascade Locks?
The worst month is December: 12.1% of truck crashes in Hood River County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cascade Locks?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hood River County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Cascade Locks compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Hood River County records 71.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Cascade Locks?
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.