Camp Sherman, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Camp Sherman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Camp Sherman and Jefferson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jefferson County numbers.
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 |
Jefferson County sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Camp Sherman since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Camp Sherman happened on US-20 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Camp Sherman fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 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 |
Camp Sherman at a glance
| Land area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97730) | $93,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97730) | $662,140 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Camp Sherman
How common are truck crashes in Camp Sherman?
236 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 116 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Camp Sherman?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in December, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Camp Sherman?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Camp Sherman compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Camp Sherman?
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.