Irrigon, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Irrigon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Irrigon 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 |
Morrow County has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Morrow County: February 18.0% of truck crashes happen in February, more than any other month.
Overview
Since 2015, 211 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Morrow County. They injured 79 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Irrigon since 2015, this page uses Morrow County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 18.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.2%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for 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
Within this area, SR-14 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by I-84 (2), US-730 (2) and I-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Irrigon fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-14; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 20.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| I-84 | 2 |
| US-730 | 2 |
| I-82 | 1 |
| SR-207 | 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 |
Irrigon at a glance
| Population | 2,014 |
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,547 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97844) | $76,090 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97844) | $230,944 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 18. 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 Irrigon
How many truck accidents are there in Irrigon?
211 truck crashes have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 79 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Irrigon?
SR-14 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Irrigon since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Irrigon?
February has the most truck crashes in Morrow County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Irrigon?
Since 2015, Morrow County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Irrigon compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Morrow County has 147.8 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Irrigon?
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.