Gopher Flats, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gopher Flats: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gopher Flats 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). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Umatilla County: 28.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Police reported 1,061 crashes involving commercial trucks in Umatilla County since 2015: 533 people were injured and 38 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Gopher Flats since 2015, this page uses Umatilla County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
28.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of Gopher Flats with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-SCHOOLHOUSE Rd (1) and SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Gopher Flats fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 8 |
| CR-SCHOOLHOUSE Rd | 1 |
| SR-11 | 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 |
Gopher Flats at a glance
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97801) | $71,639 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97801) | $291,757 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gopher Flats
How many truck crashes happen in Gopher Flats?
Since 2015, 1,061 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Umatilla County (533 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Gopher Flats?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Gopher Flats: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Gopher Flats?
February has the most truck crashes in Umatilla County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Gopher Flats?
Since 2015, Umatilla County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Gopher Flats compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 113.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Umatilla County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gopher Flats?
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.