Jacksonville, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jacksonville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Jacksonville 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 sits below Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Jacksonville: I-5 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Jacksonville since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,089 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 362 people and killed 32.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Jacksonville since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (7.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Jacksonville is I-5, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-GALLS Creek Rd (1), Happy Valley Dr (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Their busiest month is August, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 0.0 deaths compared with 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Jacksonville fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 8 |
| CR-GALLS Creek Rd | 1 |
| Happy Valley Dr | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Sr- 140 Odot 270 | 1 |
| Table Rock 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 |
Jacksonville at a glance
| Population | 2,945 |
| Land area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,557 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97501) | $63,977 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97501) | $331,411 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 59 a year in the 1990s and 103 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Jacksonville
How common are truck crashes in Jacksonville?
1,089 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 362 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Jacksonville?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Jacksonville: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Jacksonville?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jacksonville?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jacksonville compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Jacksonville?
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.