Echo, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Echo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Echo and Umatilla County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Umatilla County numbers.
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 sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Umatilla County: 28.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Umatilla County has recorded 1,061 truck crashes since 2015, with 533 people injured and 38 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Echo had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Umatilla County numbers.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-207 (3), CR-CUNNINGHAM Rd (1) and CR-E Coe Ave (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 Echo fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 28.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Umatilla County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
| SR-207 | 3 |
| CR-CUNNINGHAM Rd | 1 |
| CR-E Coe Ave | 1 |
| SR-395 | 1 |
| US-395 | 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 |
Echo at a glance
| Population | 627 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 754 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97875) | $57,451 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97875) | $175,853 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 102 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Echo
How many truck accidents are there in Echo?
1,061 truck crashes have been reported in Umatilla County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 533 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Echo?
I-84 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Echo since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Echo?
Truck crashes in Umatilla County peak in February, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Echo?
Since 2015, Umatilla County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Echo 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 Echo?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.