Rogue River, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rogue River: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rogue River 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 Rogue River: I-5 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Rogue River: 2 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 1,089 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 362 people were injured and 32 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Rogue River had 15 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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
I-5 leads within 10 miles of Rogue River with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-EVANS Creek E (1), CR-GALLS Creek Rd (1) and CR-N River Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
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 Rogue River 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.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 2 |
| CR-EVANS Creek E | 1 |
| CR-GALLS Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-N River Rd | 1 |
| CR-RAMSEY Road | 1 |
| Foothill Blvd Frontage Rd | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 |
Rogue River at a glance
| Population | 2,337 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 2,392 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97525) | $72,025 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97525) | $448,735 |
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 Rogue River
How many truck accidents are there in Rogue River?
Since 2015, 1,089 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jackson County (362 injured, 32 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Rogue River?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Rogue River: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rogue River?
The worst month is October: 9.6% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Rogue River?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 28 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Rogue River compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rogue River?
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.