Mission, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mission: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mission 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.
The headline for Umatilla County: 28.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Mission since 2015; patterns below come from Umatilla County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 53.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in 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
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: CR-SCHOOLHOUSE Rd (1) and 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 Mission fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal 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
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 |
Mission at a glance
| Land area | 7.6 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 Mission
How common are truck crashes in Mission?
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 Mission?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mission since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Mission?
The worst month is February: 16.9% of truck crashes in Umatilla County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Mission?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Umatilla County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Mission compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Umatilla County records 113.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Mission?
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.