Jefferson County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jefferson County: 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
1 of 236 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jefferson County compares with Oregon
Jefferson County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Jefferson County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 23.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 236 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-97 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by SR-361 (1), US-20 (1) and US-26 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Jefferson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-97 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 23.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 6 |
| SR-361 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 26 .53 S Old Mill Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Dover Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Ford Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .50 S Ivy Ln | 3 |
| 5Th St & J St | 2 |
| Hwy 20W .20 E Usfs #2066 | 2 |
| Hwy 26 & Dover Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 26 & Earl St | 2 |
Jefferson County at a glance
| Population | 25,536 |
| Land area | 1,781.7 sq mi |
| Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $73,749 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 14 | +95% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +37% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 19 | -6% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jefferson County
ZIP codes in Jefferson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jefferson County
How common are truck crashes in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, 236 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (116 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jefferson County?
NHTSA data shows US-97 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes in Jefferson County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County?
The worst month is December: 11.0% of truck crashes in Jefferson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Jefferson County?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does Jefferson County compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 78.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Jefferson County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.