Jackson County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Oregon
Jackson County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Jackson County has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oregon on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jackson County: I-5 most fatal truck crashes in Jackson County: 11 since 2015.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 1,089 truck crashes since 2015, with 362 people injured and 32 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
7.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Jackson County is I-5, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-140 (5), Ave G (1) and CR-ANTIOCH Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (21%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Jackson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 11 |
| SR-140 | 5 |
| Ave G | 1 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
| CR-BUTTE Falls Highway | 1 |
| CR-BUTTE Falls Hwy | 1 |
| CR-DODGE Rd | 1 |
| CR-EVANS Creek E | 1 |
| CR-GALLS Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-N River Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .37 N Hwy 273 Exit | 7 |
| I-5 .37 S Hwy 273 Exit | 6 |
| Hwy 62 & Hwy 140 | 5 |
| I-5 .29 N Hwy 273 On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 .97 N Depot St On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 & Highland Dr On Ramp | 4 |
| I-5 & Hwy 99 Exit | 4 |
| I-5 .87 S Hwy 273 Exit | 4 |
Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 221,331 |
| Land area | 2,783.3 sq mi |
| Density | 80 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,266 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 59 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 63 | +8% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 67 | +6% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 103 | +54% | 3.0 |
In the 1990s about 59 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 103. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
ZIP codes in Jackson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jackson County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson County?
Since 2015, 1,089 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (362 injured, 32 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Jackson County?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes in Jackson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jackson County?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Jackson County compare with Oregon?
Jackson County records 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson County?
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.