ZIP 97538 (Selma, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97538: 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.
The headline for Josephine County: 1 in 161 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 2.0% for Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 517 crashes involving commercial trucks in Josephine County since 2015: 153 people were injured and 14 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.4% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97538 happened on CR-LAUREL Rd (1) and US-199 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 97538 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 |
| US-199 | 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 97538 at a glance
| Population | 1,865 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,099 |
| Median home value | $308,963 |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 97538
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97538?
Josephine County has had 517 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97538?
Truck crashes in Josephine County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97538?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Josephine County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97538 compared with Oregon?
Josephine County records 49.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97538?
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.