Sherman County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sherman County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sherman County compares with Oregon
Sherman County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sherman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sherman County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,168.8 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 28.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 40.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.4% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 41.9% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Sherman County has lower values than Oregon for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sherman County: 40.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sherman County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 62.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 40.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Sherman County is US-97, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-84 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sherman County.
Route planning tips for Sherman County fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-97; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 40.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sherman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sherman County) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 5 |
| I-84 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sherman County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 97 .06 S Finnegan Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .09 N Stark Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .33 N Rosebush Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .5 S Stradley Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .84 S Von Borstel Rd | 3 |
| I-84 .32 W Hwy 97 Exit | 3 |
| I-84 1.35 W Hwy 97 Exit | 3 |
| I-84 2.22 E Hwy 97 Exit | 3 |
Sherman County at a glance
| Population | 2,002 |
| Land area | 823.6 sq mi |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,793 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Sherman 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +92% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 25 | +89% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | -14% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sherman County
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Questions fleets ask about Sherman County
How many truck accidents are there in Sherman County?
Sherman County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 83 people and killing 15.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sherman County?
US-97 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Sherman County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Sherman County?
The worst month is January: 19.6% of truck crashes in Sherman County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sherman County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Sherman County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Sherman County compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 1,168.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sherman County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sherman County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.