Riverside, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Riverside: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Riverside 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Umatilla County is lower 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.
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 0 truck crashes reported in Riverside since 2015, this page uses Umatilla County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (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%).
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 (7). 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 Riverside 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 | 7 |
| 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 |
Riverside at a glance
| Land area | 0.6 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 |
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 Riverside
How many truck crashes happen in Riverside?
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 Riverside?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Riverside since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Riverside?
The worst month is February: 16.9% of truck crashes in Umatilla County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Riverside?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Umatilla County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Riverside 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Riverside?
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.