ZIP 97627 (Keno, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97627: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Klamath 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
7 of 975 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Klamath County compares with Oregon
Klamath County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Klamath County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Klamath County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 55.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.3% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Klamath County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Klamath County at a glance: 55.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 975 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Klamath County. They injured 345 people and killed 55.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 17.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
55.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 97627 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97627 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Klamath County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.6% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 55.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Klamath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Klamath County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 97 & Hwy 138 | 11 |
| Hwy 97 & Silver Lake Rd | 7 |
| Hwy 97 .62 S Crystal Springs Rd | 7 |
| Hwy 97 .12 N Merritt Springs Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 97 .13 S Merritt Springs Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 97 .14 S Hackett Dr | 6 |
| Hwy 97 1.06 N Walker Springs Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 97 1.46 N Michael Rd | 6 |
ZIP 97627 at a glance
| Population | 229 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $63,563 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Klamath 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 | 72 | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | 66 | -8% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 66 | +0% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 94 | +41% | 4.0 |
In the 1990s about 72 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 94. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97627
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97627?
975 truck crashes have been reported in Klamath County since 2015, with 55 deaths and 345 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97627?
January has the most truck crashes in Klamath County, 17.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97627?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Klamath County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97627 compared with Oregon?
Klamath County records 117.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97627?
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.