Eagle Point, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Eagle Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Eagle Point and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
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). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Eagle Point: SR-140 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Eagle Point since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,089 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 362 people and killed 32.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Eagle Point had 11 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Jackson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-140 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-5 (3), Ave G (1) and CR-ANTIOCH Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
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 Eagle Point fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-140; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-140 | 4 |
| I-5 | 3 |
| Ave G | 1 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
| CR-BUTTE Falls Highway | 1 |
| CR-BUTTE Falls Hwy | 1 |
| CR-DODGE Rd | 1 |
| CR-RAMSEY Road | 1 |
| CR-ROGUE River Dr | 1 |
| Cr- Sams Valley 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 |
Eagle Point at a glance
| Population | 9,811 |
| Land area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Density | 3,306 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97524) | $82,933 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97524) | $429,862 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Eagle Point
How many truck accidents are there in Eagle Point?
Jackson County has had 1,089 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 362 people and killing 32.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Eagle Point?
SR-140 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Eagle Point since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Eagle Point?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Eagle Point?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Eagle Point compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Eagle Point?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.