Boardman, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Boardman: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Boardman and Morrow County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Morrow County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Morrow County compares with Oregon
Morrow County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morrow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morrow County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.8 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 42.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Morrow County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Morrow County: February worst month: 18.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 211 crashes involving commercial trucks in Morrow County since 2015: 79 people were injured and 5 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
Boardman had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morrow County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
20.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
SR-14 leads within 10 miles of Boardman with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-SONOVA Rd (1), CR-TOWER Rd (1) and I-84 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Boardman fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morrow County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-14 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- With 20.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Morrow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 2 |
| CR-SONOVA Rd | 1 |
| CR-TOWER Rd | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morrow County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .46 E Tower Rd On Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 .86 E Boardman Rest Area Exit | 3 |
| I-84 2.55 E Patterson Ferry Rd On Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 2.65 E Paterson Ferry Rd Exit | 3 |
| I-84 3.00 E Marty Myers Rd On Ramp | 3 |
| Columbia Ave .14 E Ullman Blvd | 2 |
| Hwy 74 & Meadow Brook Rd | 2 |
| I-84 & Boardman Rest Area On Ramp | 2 |
Boardman at a glance
| Population | 4,345 |
| Land area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,078 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97818) | $61,523 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97818) | $270,179 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morrow 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +139% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | +36% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 6 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. 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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Boardman
How common are truck crashes in Boardman?
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Morrow County (79 injured, 5 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Boardman?
NHTSA data shows SR-14 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Boardman since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Boardman?
Truck crashes in Morrow County peak in February, with 18.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Boardman?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Boardman compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 147.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Morrow County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Boardman?
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.