Lake County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lake 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
3 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lake County compares with Oregon
Lake County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.1 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.6% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Lake County sits below Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lake County: 21.6% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lake County. They injured 34 people and killed 4.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (12.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (1.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.5% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 6–7 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Lake County since 2015: US-395 (2), SR-140 (1) and US-20 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Lake County fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 21.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lake County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Lake County) |
|---|---|
| US-395 | 2 |
| SR-140 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 20 .26 E Cinder Butte Rd | 4 |
| Fort Rock Rd & Derricks Cave Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 140 & Hwy 395 | 2 |
| Hwy 140 1.03 N Alkali Water Haul Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 140 1.68 W Warner Canyon Ski Area | 2 |
| Hwy 395 .62 S Deter Ranch Rd | 2 |
| Christmas Valley Hwy .80 E Horse Mtn Fire Rd | 1 |
| Christmas Valley Hwy 2.71 W Frederick Butte Rd | 1 |
Lake County at a glance
| Population | 8,194 |
| Land area | 8,138.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,036 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +105% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -27% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +64% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Lake County
ZIP codes in Lake County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Lake County
How many truck crashes happen in Lake County?
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (34 injured, 4 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Lake County?
January has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lake County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Lake County compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 123.1 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lake County?
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.