Chenoweth, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Chenoweth: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Chenoweth and Wasco County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wasco County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 451 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wasco County compares with Oregon
Wasco County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wasco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wasco County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.8 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 88% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 40.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.2% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 39.1% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Wasco County has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Wasco County: 40.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 451 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wasco County since 2015: 134 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Chenoweth since 2015; patterns below come from Wasco County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 61.2% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
40.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Chenoweth happened on I-84 (4); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for Chenoweth fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 40.7% 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
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 Wasco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wasco County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 97 1.54 N Hwy 197 | 4 |
| Hwy 197 & Five Mile Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 26 .25 S Cedar Burn Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 26 .77 S Mt Wilson Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 26 1.27 N Hwy 216 | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Cow Canyon Rest Area | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .49 S Bakeoven Mkt Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 1.27 S Cow Canyon Rest Area On Ramp | 3 |
Chenoweth at a glance
| Land area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97058) | $62,181 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97058) | $366,618 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wasco 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 | 20 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +41% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 33 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 38 | +13% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 20 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 38. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Chenoweth
How many truck accidents are there in Chenoweth?
Wasco County has had 451 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Chenoweth?
The worst month is December: 18.0% of truck crashes in Wasco County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Chenoweth?
Since 2015, Wasco County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Chenoweth compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Wasco County has 145.8 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Chenoweth?
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.