ZIP 97539 (Shady Cove, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97539: 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). Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
ZIP 97539 at a glance: SR-140 2 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 97539.
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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97539 is SR-140, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-ANTIOCH Rd (1), CR-BUTTE Falls Highway (1) and CR-BUTTE Falls Hwy (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 28 crashes, 2.6% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Their busiest month is August, with 21% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 0.0, vs 3.1 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97539 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jackson County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-140 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at August schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-140 | 2 |
| CR-ANTIOCH Rd | 1 |
| CR-BUTTE Falls Highway | 1 |
| CR-BUTTE Falls Hwy | 1 |
| CR-DODGE Rd | 1 |
| CR-ROGUE River Dr | 1 |
| SR-62 | 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 97539 at a glance
| Population | 3,369 |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,875 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 59 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 103. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97539
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97539?
Jackson County has had 1,089 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 362 people and killing 32.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97539?
Since 2015, SR-140 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97539: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97539?
October has the most truck crashes in Jackson County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97539?
Garbage trucks were involved in 28 reported crashes in Jackson County since 2015 (2.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97539 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Jackson County has 41.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97539?
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.