ZIP 97029 (Grass Valley, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97029: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sherman 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
0 of 255 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sherman County compares with Oregon
Sherman County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sherman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sherman County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 1,168.8 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 28.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 40.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 3.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.1% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 29% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.4% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 41.9% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Sherman County sits below Oregon on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Sherman County at a glance: 40.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 255 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sherman County since 2015: 83 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (19.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 62.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 5–6 pm, with 7.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 40.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97029 happened on US-97 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Sherman County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97029 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 40.2% 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
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2022, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Sherman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sherman County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 97 .06 S Finnegan Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .09 N Stark Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .33 N Rosebush Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .5 S Stradley Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .84 S Von Borstel Rd | 3 |
| I-84 .32 W Hwy 97 Exit | 3 |
| I-84 1.35 W Hwy 97 Exit | 3 |
| I-84 2.22 E Hwy 97 Exit | 3 |
ZIP 97029 at a glance
| Population | 442 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,116 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Sherman 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 13 | +92% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 25 | +89% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 22 | -14% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97029
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97029?
255 truck crashes have been reported in Sherman County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 83 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97029?
January has the most truck crashes in Sherman County, 19.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97029?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Sherman County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97029 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Sherman County records 1,168.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97029?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.