Culver, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Culver: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Culver 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 has lower values than Oregon for 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.
Jefferson County at a glance: 23.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 236 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jefferson County since 2015: 116 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Culver since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-97 leads within 10 miles of Culver with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-361 (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Culver fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- Check whether your routes use US-97, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 6 |
| SR-361 | 1 |
| 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 |
Culver at a glance
| Population | 1,670 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 2,403 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97734) | $82,429 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97734) | $325,687 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Culver
How common are truck crashes in Culver?
236 truck crashes have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 116 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Culver?
Since 2015, US-97 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Culver: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Culver?
December has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Culver?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Culver compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Jefferson County has 78.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Culver?
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.