Umatilla, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Umatilla: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Umatilla 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). Where it is 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
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.
With 29 truck crashes reported in Umatilla since 2015, this page uses Umatilla County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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%).
28.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Umatilla is SR-14, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-207 (2), US-730 (2) and CR-S Plymouth Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Umatilla fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-14; 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.
- 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-14 | 4 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
| US-730 | 2 |
| CR-S Plymouth Rd | 1 |
| I-82 | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| SR-395 | 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 |
Umatilla at a glance
| Population | 7,899 |
| Land area | 5.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,557 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97882) | $69,223 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97882) | $248,584 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Umatilla
How many truck accidents are there in Umatilla?
Umatilla County has had 1,061 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 533 people and killing 38.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Umatilla?
Since 2015, SR-14 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Umatilla: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Umatilla?
February has the most truck crashes in Umatilla County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Umatilla?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Umatilla County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Umatilla compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Umatilla County has 113.4 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Umatilla?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.