ZIP 97543 (Wilderville, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97543: 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 runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Josephine County: 1 in 161 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 2.0% across Oregon.
Overview
Josephine County has recorded 517 truck crashes since 2015, with 153 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.6% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 5.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-199 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-DEMARAY Dr (1) and Redwood Ave (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 97543 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
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) |
|---|---|
| US-199 | 3 |
| CR-DEMARAY Dr | 1 |
| Redwood Ave | 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 97543 at a glance
| Population | 598 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median home value | $640,040 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
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 97543
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97543?
Josephine County has had 517 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 153 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97543?
US-199 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97543 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97543?
Truck crashes in Josephine County peak in June, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97543?
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 97543 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 97543?
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.