ZIP 97635 (New Pine Creek, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97635: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Modoc 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 of 124 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Modoc County compares with Oregon
Modoc County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Modoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Modoc County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 129.5 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 35% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 24.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.6% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 33.1% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Modoc County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Modoc County at a glance: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Modoc County. They injured 42 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 33 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 4.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.6% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 22.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 97635.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Modoc County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97635 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 22.3% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Modoc 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 (Modoc County) |
|---|---|
| Rt139/200Ft S Tulelake Ag Station | 2 |
| Rt299/.1M W Surrey Ln | 2 |
| Rt299/1.2M W County Rd 85 | 2 |
| SR-139 | 2 |
| SR-299 | 2 |
| Sr139/.1M S Cr112 | 2 |
| Sr299/.4M E Cr195 | 2 |
| County Rd 103/95Ft W Rt139 | 1 |
ZIP 97635 at a glance
| Population | 239 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $86,172 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Modoc 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 | — | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 6 | -15% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 13 | +104% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 2000s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97635
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97635?
Since 2015, 124 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Modoc County (42 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97635?
Truck crashes in Modoc County peak in February, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97635?
Since 2015, Modoc County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97635 compare with Oregon?
Modoc County records 129.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97635?
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.