ZIP 97501 (Medford, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97501: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jackson 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
0.0 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.1 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Oregon
Jackson County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.6% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 28% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 22.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Jackson County has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
ZIP 97501 at a glance: I-5 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97501 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,089 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Jackson County. They injured 362 people and killed 32.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 7.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.6% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97501 is I-5, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Happy Valley Dr (1), SR-99 (1) and Sr- 140 Odot 270 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
28 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.6% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in August (21%).
They recorded 0.0 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.1 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97501 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-5; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-5 | 7 |
| Happy Valley Dr | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
| Sr- 140 Odot 270 | 1 |
| Table Rock Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .37 N Hwy 273 Exit | 7 |
| I-5 .37 S Hwy 273 Exit | 6 |
| Hwy 62 & Hwy 140 | 5 |
| I-5 .29 N Hwy 273 On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 .97 N Depot St On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 & Highland Dr On Ramp | 4 |
| I-5 & Hwy 99 Exit | 4 |
| I-5 .87 S Hwy 273 Exit | 4 |
ZIP 97501 at a glance
| Population | 44,670 |
| Density | 380 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,977 |
| Median home value | $331,411 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 59 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 63 | +8% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 67 | +6% | 2.8 |
| 2020s | 103 | +54% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 59 a year in the 1990s and 103 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 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97501
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97501?
Jackson County has had 1,089 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 362 people and killing 32.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97501?
NHTSA data shows I-5 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97501 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97501?
October has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97501?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97501 compare with Oregon?
Jackson County records 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97501?
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.