Josephine County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Josephine 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
4 of 517 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Josephine County compares with Oregon
Josephine County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Josephine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Josephine County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Josephine County has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
Josephine County at a glance: 1 in 161 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Josephine County. They injured 153 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Josephine County is US-199, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-5 (2), CR-DEMARAY Dr (1) and CR-HIGHLAND Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Josephine County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-199, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Josephine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Josephine County) |
|---|---|
| US-199 | 4 |
| I-5 | 2 |
| CR-DEMARAY Dr | 1 |
| CR-HIGHLAND Ave | 1 |
| CR-LAUREL Rd | 1 |
| Foothill Blvd Frontage Rd | 1 |
| Redwood Ave | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| White Schoolhouse Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Josephine County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .68 N Speaker Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 2.34 S Sunny Valley Lp On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 .54 N Speaker Rd Exit | 5 |
| I-5 1.34 S Lariat Dr On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 .36 S Sunny Valley Lp | 4 |
| I-5 1.17 S Merlin Rd Exit | 4 |
| I-5 1.36 S Sunny Valley Lp Exit | 4 |
| I-5 1.51 S Hwy 199 On Ramp | 4 |
Josephine County at a glance
| Population | 88,276 |
| Land area | 1,638.6 sq mi |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,935 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Josephine 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 | 20 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 27 | +37% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 34 | +24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 46 | +37% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Josephine County
ZIP codes in Josephine County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Josephine County
How many truck accidents are there in Josephine County?
Josephine County has had 517 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Josephine County?
Since 2015, US-199 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Josephine County: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Josephine County?
June has the most truck crashes in Josephine County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Josephine County?
Since 2015, Josephine County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Josephine County compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Josephine County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Josephine County?
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.