ZIP 97637 (Plush, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97637: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lake 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
3 of 121 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Lake County compares with Oregon
Lake County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lake County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lake County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 123.1 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 8% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 21.6% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.5% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 49.5% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 37.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Lake County has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lake County: 21.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 121 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lake County since 2015: 34 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 1.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 49.5% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 pm than at any other hour (9.1%).
21.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 97637.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97637 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 21.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Lake 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 (Lake County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 20 .26 E Cinder Butte Rd | 4 |
| Fort Rock Rd & Derricks Cave Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 140 & Hwy 395 | 2 |
| Hwy 140 1.03 N Alkali Water Haul Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 140 1.68 W Warner Canyon Ski Area | 2 |
| Hwy 395 .62 S Deter Ranch Rd | 2 |
| Christmas Valley Hwy .80 E Horse Mtn Fire Rd | 1 |
| Christmas Valley Hwy 2.71 W Frederick Butte Rd | 1 |
ZIP 97637 at a glance
| Population | 117 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,875 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lake 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 10 | +105% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -27% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 12 | +64% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 12. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97637
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97637?
Since 2015, 121 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lake County (34 injured, 4 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97637?
January has the most truck crashes in Lake County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97637?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Lake County since 2015 (2.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97637 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Lake County has 123.1 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97637?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.