ZIP 97014 (Cascade Locks, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97014: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hood River County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 199 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hood River County compares with Oregon
Hood River County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hood River County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hood River County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 71.2 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.23 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 34% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 20% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 19.9% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.8% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Hood River 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.
The headline for Hood River County: 19.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Hood River County has recorded 199 truck crashes since 2015, with 48 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 19.9% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97014 since 2015: I-84 (2) and SR-14 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97014 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 19.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hood River County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 2 |
| SR-14 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hood River County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .07 W N 2Nd St On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 .41 E Mitchell Point On Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 .79 W Wyeth Rd On Ramp | 3 |
| Hwy 35 .47 N Camas Prairie Rd | 2 |
| I-84 & Wyeth Odot Scales Exit | 2 |
| I-84 .19 W 2Nd St Conn 1 | 2 |
| I-84 .21 E Morton Rd Exit | 2 |
| I-84 .33 W Columbia River Hwy On Ramp | 2 |
ZIP 97014 at a glance
| Population | 1,459 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,000 |
| Median home value | $383,462 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hood River 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +29% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 16 | +68% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 18 | +7% | 0.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97014
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97014?
Since 2015, 199 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hood River County (48 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97014?
The worst month is December: 12.1% of truck crashes in Hood River County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97014?
Since 2015, Hood River County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97014 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Hood River County records 71.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97014?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.