ZIP 97058 (The Dalles, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97058: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Wasco County: 40.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Wasco County has recorded 451 truck crashes since 2015, with 134 people injured and 14 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 18.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 4.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 61.2% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97058 since 2015: US-197 (2) and I-84 (1). No single road stands out.
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 ZIP 97058 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wasco County.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| US-197 | 2 |
| I-84 | 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 |
ZIP 97058 at a glance
| Population | 20,360 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,181 |
| Median home value | $366,618 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97058
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97058?
Since 2015, 451 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wasco County (134 injured, 14 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97058?
December has the most truck crashes in Wasco County, 18.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97058?
Since 2015, Wasco County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97058 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 145.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wasco County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97058?
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.