Kirkpatrick, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kirkpatrick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kirkpatrick 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 runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Umatilla County: 28.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,061 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Umatilla County. They injured 533 people and killed 38.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
Kirkpatrick 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
February has the most truck crashes, 16.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 53.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 28.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of Kirkpatrick with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Kirkpatrick 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
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
Kirkpatrick at a glance
| Land area | 3.6 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 |
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. 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 Kirkpatrick
How many truck accidents are there in Kirkpatrick?
Umatilla County has had 1,061 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 533 people and killing 38.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kirkpatrick?
I-84 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kirkpatrick since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kirkpatrick?
Truck crashes in Umatilla County peak in February, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kirkpatrick?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Umatilla County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Kirkpatrick 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 Kirkpatrick?
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.