Island City, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Island City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Island City and Union County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Union County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 419 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Oregon
Union County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 143.9 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.5% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.1% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Union County is lower on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Union County: 31.5% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Union County has recorded 419 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 11 truck crashes were reported in Island City since 2015; patterns below come from Union County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 50.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 31.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-84 leads within 10 miles of Island City with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-203 (1), SR-230 (1) and SR-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Island City fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-84, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 31.5% 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2018, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
| SR-203 | 1 |
| SR-230 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .03 W Hwy 244 On Ramp | 5 |
| I-84 1.12 E Oregon Trail Rd Exit | 5 |
| I-84 .56 W Hwy 244 Exit | 4 |
| I-84 2.12 E Oregon Trail Rd Exit | 4 |
| Hwy 203 & I-84 Wb Exit Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 .06 W Hwy 244 Exit | 3 |
| I-84 .12 E Heber Rd Exit | 3 |
| I-84 .13 W Odot Scales | 3 |
Island City at a glance
| Population | 1,131 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,149 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97850) | $63,421 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97850) | $298,658 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 41 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | -12% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | -3% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 35 | +1% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Island City
How common are truck crashes in Island City?
Since 2015, 419 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (118 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Island City?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Island City since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Island City?
Truck crashes in Union County peak in December, with 14.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Island City?
Since 2015, Union County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Island City compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 143.9 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Island City?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.