Phoenix, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Phoenix: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Phoenix 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.
What stands out in Phoenix: I-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Phoenix: 6 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 17 truck crashes reported in Phoenix 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%).
November through March accounts for 41.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in 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 within 10 miles of Phoenix is I-5, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Happy Valley Dr (1) and Table Rock Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Their busiest month is August, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Phoenix fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Check whether your routes use I-5, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 6 |
| Happy Valley Dr | 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 |
Phoenix at a glance
| Population | 4,570 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 3,200 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97535) | $66,052 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97535) | $406,078 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Phoenix
How many truck accidents are there in Phoenix?
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 Phoenix?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Phoenix: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Phoenix?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Phoenix?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Phoenix compare with Oregon?
Jackson County records 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Phoenix?
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.