Umatilla County, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Umatilla 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
9 of 1,061 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Umatilla County compares with Oregon
Umatilla County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Umatilla County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.4 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.2% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Umatilla County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Umatilla County: 28.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 1,061 crashes involving commercial trucks in Umatilla County since 2015: 533 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 53.7% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Umatilla County is I-84, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-207 (3), US-730 (3) and CR-CUNNINGHAM Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Umatilla County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Umatilla County.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 28.7% 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
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Umatilla County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Umatilla County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 14 |
| SR-207 | 3 |
| US-730 | 3 |
| CR-CUNNINGHAM Rd | 1 |
| CR-E Coe Ave | 1 |
| CR-SCHOOLHOUSE Rd | 1 |
| CR-TIGER Canyon Rd | 1 |
| I-82 | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Umatilla County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .65 E Old Emigrant Rd Exit | 25 |
| I-84 .07 E Odot Scales Exit | 8 |
| I-82 & Lamb Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-84 .23 E Mcclintock Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-84 .28 W Emigrant Hill Viewpoint On Ramp | 5 |
| I-84 1.87 E Stanfield On Ramp | 5 |
| I-84 .11 W Kanine Ridge Rd Exit | 4 |
| I-84 .12 E Hwy 30 Exit | 4 |
Umatilla County at a glance
| Population | 80,491 |
| Land area | 3,215.4 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $68,676 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Umatilla 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 | 32 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 53 | +68% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 74 | +40% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 102 | +37% | 2.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 32 to 102. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Umatilla County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Umatilla County
How many truck accidents are there in Umatilla County?
Umatilla County has had 1,061 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 533 people and killing 38.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Umatilla County?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Umatilla County: 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Umatilla County?
Truck crashes in Umatilla County peak in February, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Umatilla County?
Since 2015, Umatilla County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Umatilla County compared with Oregon?
Umatilla County records 113.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Umatilla County?
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.