Metolius, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Metolius: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Metolius 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.
The headline for 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
With 1 truck crash reported in Metolius since 2015, this page uses Jefferson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Metolius is US-97, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come 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 Metolius 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.
- 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-97 | 5 |
| 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 |
Metolius at a glance
| Population | 1,028 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,151 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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Metolius
How many truck crashes happen in Metolius?
Jefferson County has had 236 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 116 people and killing 10.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Metolius?
US-97 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Metolius since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Metolius?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in December, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Metolius?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Metolius compared with Oregon?
Jefferson County records 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Metolius?
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.