Rocky Point, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Rocky Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Rocky Point 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 |
Klamath County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Klamath County: 55.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Klamath County has recorded 975 truck crashes since 2015, with 345 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Rocky Point since 2015, this page uses Klamath County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 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.
55.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Rocky Point since 2015: SR-140 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Rocky Point fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Klamath County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.6% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 55.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Klamath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-140 | 1 |
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 |
Rocky Point at a glance
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97601) | $51,780 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97601) | $291,798 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 72 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Rocky Point
How common are truck crashes in Rocky Point?
975 truck crashes have been reported in Klamath County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 345 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Rocky Point?
The worst month is January: 17.2% of truck crashes in Klamath County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Rocky Point?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Klamath County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Rocky Point compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Klamath County has 117.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Rocky Point?
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.