ZIP 97021 (Dufur, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97021: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wasco 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
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 |
Compared with Oregon, Wasco County is lower on 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Wasco County has recorded 451 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 61.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out 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 ZIP 97021 happened on US-197 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97021 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 40.7% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-197 | 2 |
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 |
ZIP 97021 at a glance
| Population | 1,608 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $89,500 |
| Median home value | $412,601 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97021
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97021?
Wasco County has had 451 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 134 people and killing 14.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97021?
December has the most truck crashes in Wasco County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97021?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wasco County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97021 compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 145.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wasco County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97021?
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.