Gilchrist, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gilchrist: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gilchrist and Klamath County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Klamath County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7 of 975 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Klamath County compares with Oregon
Klamath County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Klamath County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Klamath County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 55.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.3% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Klamath County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Klamath County at a glance: 55.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Police reported 975 crashes involving commercial trucks in Klamath County since 2015: 345 people were injured and 55 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Gilchrist since 2015; patterns below come from Klamath County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 67.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 55.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gilchrist since 2015: US-97 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Gilchrist fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Klamath County.
- 26.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 55.1% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Klamath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Klamath County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 97 & Hwy 138 | 11 |
| Hwy 97 & Silver Lake Rd | 7 |
| Hwy 97 .62 S Crystal Springs Rd | 7 |
| Hwy 97 .12 N Merritt Springs Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 97 .13 S Merritt Springs Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 97 .14 S Hackett Dr | 6 |
| Hwy 97 1.06 N Walker Springs Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 97 1.46 N Michael Rd | 6 |
Gilchrist at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97737) | $107,546 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97737) | $300,307 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Klamath 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 | 72 | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | 66 | -8% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 66 | +0% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 94 | +41% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 72 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gilchrist
How many truck crashes happen in Gilchrist?
975 truck crashes have been reported in Klamath County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 345 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gilchrist?
January has the most truck crashes in Klamath County, 17.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Gilchrist?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Klamath County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does Gilchrist compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Klamath County has 117.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Gilchrist?
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.