North Powder, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in North Powder: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in North Powder 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 |
Union County has lower values than Oregon for 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
Police reported 419 crashes involving commercial trucks in Union County since 2015: 118 people were injured and 24 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Only 9 truck crashes were reported in North Powder since 2015; patterns below come from Union County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is July at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 50.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out 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 North Powder with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for North Powder fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 31.5% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2018 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 5 |
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 |
North Powder at a glance
| Population | 498 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 793 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97867) | $83,846 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97867) | $151,373 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 41 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 35. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 North Powder
How many truck accidents are there in North Powder?
419 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 118 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in North Powder?
Since 2015, I-84 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of North Powder: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in North Powder?
December has the most truck crashes in Union County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in North Powder?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does North Powder compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 143.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in North Powder?
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.