Running Y Ranch, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Running Y Ranch: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Running Y Ranch 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 runs above Oregon on 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
Klamath County has recorded 975 truck crashes since 2015, with 345 people injured and 55 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Running Y Ranch had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Klamath County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.4%.
November through March accounts for 67.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
Within this area, US-97 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come Pacific Terr (1), S 6th St (1) and SR-140W (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Running Y Ranch fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-97 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 3 |
| Pacific Terr | 1 |
| S 6th St | 1 |
| SR-140W | 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 |
Running Y Ranch at a glance
| Land area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97634) | $68,450 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 72 a year in the 1990s and 94 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Running Y Ranch
How many truck accidents are there in Running Y Ranch?
Klamath County has had 975 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 345 people and killing 55.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Running Y Ranch?
NHTSA data shows US-97 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Running Y Ranch since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Running Y Ranch?
Truck crashes in Klamath County peak in January, with 17.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Running Y Ranch?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Klamath County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Running Y Ranch compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 117.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Klamath County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Running Y Ranch?
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.