ZIP 97531 (Kerby, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97531: 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 has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Josephine County: 1 in 161 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Josephine County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 38.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97531 since 2015: CR-LAUREL Rd (1), SR-46 (1), US-199 (1) and White Schoolhouse Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 97531 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Josephine County.
- 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 Josephine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-LAUREL Rd | 1 |
| SR-46 | 1 |
| US-199 | 1 |
| White Schoolhouse Rd | 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 97531 at a glance
| Population | 187 |
| Density | 19 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $28,686 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97531
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97531?
517 truck crashes have been reported in Josephine County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 153 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97531?
Truck crashes in Josephine County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97531?
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 97531 compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Josephine County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97531?
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.