ZIP 97502 (Central Point, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97502: 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 sits below Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
What stands out in ZIP 97502: I-5 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97502 since 2015.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 1,089 truck crashes since 2015, with 362 people injured and 32 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.2% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-5 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-140 (3), Ave G (1) and CR-ANTIOCH Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 28 of the truck crashes here, or 2.6%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
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 97502 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Look at alternatives to I-5 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: August is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 8 |
| SR-140 | 3 |
| Ave G | 1 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
| CR-DODGE Rd | 1 |
| CR-GALLS Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-RAMSEY Road | 1 |
| Cr- Sams Valley Rd | 1 |
| Happy Valley Dr | 1 |
| SR-99 | 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 97502 at a glance
| Population | 29,067 |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $83,488 |
| Median home value | $402,708 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 59 to 103. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97502
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97502?
1,089 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 362 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97502?
Since 2015, I-5 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97502: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97502?
Truck crashes in Jackson County peak in October, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97502?
28 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 2.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97502 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97502?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.