ZIP 97527 (Grants Pass, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97527: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Josephine 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
4 of 517 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Josephine County compares with Oregon
Josephine County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Josephine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Josephine County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 49.8 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.9 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 26% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 69% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.6% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.4% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 24.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Josephine County sits below Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Josephine County: 1 in 161 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 517 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Josephine County. They injured 153 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in November (6.0%).
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
5.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97527 is US-199, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-DEMARAY Dr (1), CR-HIGHLAND Ave (1) and Foothill Blvd Frontage Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97527 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Josephine County.
- Look at alternatives to US-199 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Josephine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-199 | 3 |
| CR-DEMARAY Dr | 1 |
| CR-HIGHLAND Ave | 1 |
| Foothill Blvd Frontage Rd | 1 |
| Redwood Ave | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Josephine County) |
|---|---|
| I-5 .68 N Speaker Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 2.34 S Sunny Valley Lp On Ramp | 6 |
| I-5 .54 N Speaker Rd Exit | 5 |
| I-5 1.34 S Lariat Dr On Ramp | 5 |
| I-5 .36 S Sunny Valley Lp | 4 |
| I-5 1.17 S Merlin Rd Exit | 4 |
| I-5 1.36 S Sunny Valley Lp Exit | 4 |
| I-5 1.51 S Hwy 199 On Ramp | 4 |
ZIP 97527 at a glance
| Population | 37,330 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,975 |
| Median home value | $424,071 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Josephine 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 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 27 | +37% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 34 | +24% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 46 | +37% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 46 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 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97527
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97527?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Josephine County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 153 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97527?
NHTSA data shows US-199 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97527 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97527?
The worst month is June: 11.6% of truck crashes in Josephine County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97527?
Since 2015, Josephine County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97527 compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Josephine County has 49.8 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97527?
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.