ZIP 97633 (Merrill, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97633: 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 |
Klamath County sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Klamath County: 55.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
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
The worst month is January with 17.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 3.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 67.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 55.1% 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 97633 happened on SR-39 (2), SR-139 (1) and SR-161 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97633 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.
- 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
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-39 | 2 |
| SR-139 | 1 |
| SR-161 | 1 |
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 97633 at a glance
| Population | 1,246 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,019 |
| Median home value | $207,916 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 72 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 97633
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97633?
Since 2015, 975 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Klamath County (345 injured, 55 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97633?
Truck crashes in Klamath County peak in January, with 17.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97633?
Since 2015, Klamath County has reported 7 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97633 compared with Oregon?
Klamath County records 117.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97633?
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.