Lexington, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lexington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lexington 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 sits below Oregon on 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).
What stands out in Morrow County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 18.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Morrow County has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 20 days in fully reported years.
Lexington had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Morrow County numbers.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
November through March accounts for 51.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lexington since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Lexington fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Morrow County.
- 27.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 20.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Morrow 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 (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 |
Lexington at a glance
| Population | 226 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 517 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97843) | $104,435 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97843) | $220,579 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lexington
How common are truck crashes in Lexington?
Morrow County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 79 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lexington?
The worst month is February: 18.0% of truck crashes in Morrow County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lexington?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Morrow County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Lexington compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Morrow County has 147.8 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lexington?
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.