Wasco, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wasco: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wasco and Sherman County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sherman County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Sherman County: 40.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Sherman County has recorded 255 truck crashes since 2015, with 83 people injured and 15 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Wasco had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Sherman County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 19.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wasco since 2015: I-84 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sherman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Wasco fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sherman County.
- 40.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Wasco at a glance
| Population | 446 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 442 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97065) | $53,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97065) | $218,094 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wasco
How many truck crashes happen in Wasco?
Sherman County has had 255 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 83 people and killing 15.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Wasco?
January has the most truck crashes in Sherman County, 19.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wasco?
Since 2015, Sherman County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Wasco compare with Oregon?
Sherman County records 1,168.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Wasco?
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.