Medford, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Medford: 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
10 of 241 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Medford compares with Oregon
Medford against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Medford stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Medford | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 24.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 41% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.4% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 97% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.1% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.9% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Medford sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Medford: 1 in 23 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.4%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 241 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Medford. They injured 93 people and killed 5.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.1% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Road surface: 0.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by SR-140 (2), Ave G (1) and Happy Valley Dr (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
10 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.1% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Medford fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 Medford
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 8 |
| SR-140 | 2 |
| Ave G | 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 (Medford) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .96 S Hwy 62 Exit | 4 |
| I-5 1.10 S Hwy 62 Exit | 4 |
| I-5 & Highland Dr On Ramp | 4 |
| I-5 .04 N Hwy 62 Exit | 3 |
| I-5 & Hwy 62 On Ramp | 3 |
| Hwy 99 & Sage Rd | 3 |
| Sage Rd & Lars Way | 2 |
| I-5 .92 S Hwy 62 On Ramp | 2 |
Medford at a glance
| Population | 86,301 |
| Land area | 28.6 sq mi |
| Density | 3,019 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97504) | $83,923 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97504) | $469,924 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Medford 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 | — | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | — | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +37% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 24 | +69% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 10 a year in the 2000s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Medford
How many truck crashes happen in Medford?
Since 2015, 241 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Medford (93 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Medford?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Medford since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Medford?
The worst month is July: 9.5% of truck crashes in Medford happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Medford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 10 reported crashes in Medford since 2015 (4.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Medford compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Medford has 24.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Medford?
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.