Mosier, OR truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Mosier: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Mosier 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 runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
Mosier had 15 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Wasco County numbers.
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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 40.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Mosier is I-84, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Fir Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for Mosier fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-84 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 40.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 |
| Fir Mountain Rd | 1 |
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 |
Mosier at a glance
| Population | 466 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,022 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 97040) | $73,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 97040) | $504,142 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Mosier
How common are truck crashes in Mosier?
451 truck crashes have been reported in Wasco County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 134 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Mosier?
NHTSA data shows I-84 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Mosier since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Mosier?
The worst month is December: 18.0% of truck crashes in Wasco County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Mosier?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wasco County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Mosier compare 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 Mosier?
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.