ZIP 97632 (Malin, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97632: 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
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 |
Compared with Oregon, Klamath County is lower on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Klamath County: 55.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Klamath County has recorded 975 truck crashes since 2015, with 345 people injured and 55 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 55.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97632 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-139 (2) and SR-39 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 7 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97632 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.6% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- With 55.1% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Klamath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-139 | 2 |
| SR-39 | 2 |
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 97632 at a glance
| Population | 1,600 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,167 |
| Median home value | $317,551 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 97632
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97632?
Klamath County has had 975 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 345 people and killing 55.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97632?
The worst month is January: 17.2% of truck crashes in Klamath County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97632?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Klamath County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97632 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Klamath County has 117.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97632?
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.