Madras, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Madras: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Madras 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 |
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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 236 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jefferson County. They injured 116 people and killed 10.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Only 60 truck crashes were reported in Madras since 2015; patterns below come from Jefferson County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Madras is US-97, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-361 (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Madras 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.
- 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 Jefferson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 4 |
| 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 |
Madras at a glance
| Population | 7,764 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 951 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97741) | $70,983 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97741) | $326,152 |
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 Madras
How many truck crashes happen in Madras?
Jefferson County has had 236 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 116 people and killing 10.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Madras?
NHTSA data shows US-97 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Madras since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Madras?
December has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Madras?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jefferson County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Madras compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jefferson County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Madras?
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.