Helix, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Helix: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Helix 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 has lower values than Oregon for 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.
What stands out in 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.
With 1 truck crash reported in Helix 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.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Helix happened on SR-11 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Helix fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 28.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Helix at a glance
| Population | 192 |
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,512 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97813) | $75,700 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97813) | $259,568 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Helix
How many truck accidents are there in Helix?
Since 2015, 1,061 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Umatilla County (533 injured, 38 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Helix?
Truck crashes in Umatilla County peak in February, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Helix?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Umatilla County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Helix compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Umatilla County has 113.4 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Helix?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.