Paisley, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Paisley: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Paisley and Lake County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lake County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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.
Lake County at a glance: 21.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Lake County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 4 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Paisley since 2015, this page uses Lake County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 6–7 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
21.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of Paisley since 2015.
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 Paisley fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- 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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Paisley at a glance
| Population | 247 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 588 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97636) | $58,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97636) | $268,974 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Paisley
How common are truck crashes in Paisley?
Lake County has had 121 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Paisley?
January has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Paisley?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lake County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Paisley compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 123.1 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Paisley?
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.