ZIP 97537 (Rogue River, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97537: 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.
Jackson County at a glance: 1 in 37 crashes involve a garbage truck (28 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 1,089 truck crashes since 2015, with 362 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97537 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-EVANS Creek E (1), CR-N River Rd (1), CR-RAMSEY Road (1) and I-5 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.0% across 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 97537 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in August; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-EVANS Creek E | 1 |
| CR-N River Rd | 1 |
| CR-RAMSEY Road | 1 |
| I-5 | 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 97537 at a glance
| Population | 7,018 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $65,849 |
| Median home value | $396,815 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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. 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 97537
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97537?
1,089 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 32 deaths and 362 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97537?
October has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97537?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97537 compared with Oregon?
Jackson County records 41.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97537?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.