Joseph, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Joseph: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Joseph and Wallowa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wallowa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 27 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wallowa County compares with Oregon
Wallowa County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wallowa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wallowa County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.2 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.0% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 8.0% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 68% below the state |
Wallowa County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wallowa County: 12.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Oregon.
Overview
Wallowa County has recorded 27 truck crashes since 2015, with 12 people injured and 3 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Joseph since 2015; patterns below come from Wallowa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 18.5% of truck crashes.
32.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Joseph since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-CROW Creek Rd A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for Joseph fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wallowa County.
- With 32.0% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wallowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-CROW Creek Rd A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wallowa County) |
|---|---|
| Grossman Rd 6 W Promise Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 3 .48 N Buford Ridge Rd | 2 |
| Promise Rd | 2 |
| Dug Bar Rd 1.34 S Lower Imnaha Rd | 1 |
| Elk Mt Rd & Crow Cr Rd | 1 |
| Fish Harchery Ln & Sw Depot St | 1 |
| Hwy 3 .44 N Buford Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 3 .45 N Buford Ridge Rd | 1 |
Joseph at a glance
| Population | 1,175 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,295 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97846) | $71,471 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97846) | $383,657 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wallowa 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +9% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -42% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | +111% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 3. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Joseph
How many truck crashes happen in Joseph?
Since 2015, 27 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wallowa County (12 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Joseph?
January has the most truck crashes in Wallowa County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Joseph?
Since 2015, Wallowa County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Joseph compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Wallowa County records 30.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Joseph?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.