ZIP 97039 (Moro, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97039: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Oregon for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Sherman County: 40.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
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
The worst month is January with 19.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 62.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 5–6 pm than at any other hour (7.5%).
Road surface: 40.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97039 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Sherman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97039 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2022; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 97039 at a glance
| Population | 413 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,056 |
| Median home value | $271,362 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 97039
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97039?
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 97039?
January has the most truck crashes in Sherman County, 19.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97039?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sherman County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97039 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 1,168.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sherman County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97039?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.