Summit, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Summit: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Summit and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 258 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Oregon
Lincoln County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.9 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 74% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.3% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 13.1% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Lincoln County has lower values than Oregon for on snow, slush or ice and after dark. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
Lincoln County at a glance: 1 in 21 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.7%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 258 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 98 people were injured and 13 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 17 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Summit since 2015, this page uses Lincoln County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 45.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-20 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-CARDWELL Hill Dr (1), SR-180 (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 4.3% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Summit fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 3 |
| CR-CARDWELL Hill Dr | 1 |
| SR-180 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| Butler Bridge Rd .15 S Se Fir St | 2 |
| Harlan Burntwoods Rd 1.46 N Johnson Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 101 & Nw 6Th St | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .01 N Ne 89Th Ct | 2 |
| Hwy 101 .4 Azalea Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 18 & Maple Dr | 2 |
| Hwy 18 & N Slick Rock Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 & Harlan Burntwoods Rd | 2 |
Summit at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97326) | $106,628 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97326) | $350,329 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 10 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 15 | +55% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 18 | +21% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 23 | +23% | 2.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 23. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Summit
How many truck accidents are there in Summit?
258 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 13 deaths and 98 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Summit?
NHTSA data shows US-20 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Summit since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Summit?
March has the most truck crashes in Lincoln County, 11.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Summit?
Garbage trucks were involved in 11 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (4.3% of truck crashes).
How does Summit compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Lincoln County records 41.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Summit?
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.