ZIP 97638 (Silver Lake, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97638: 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 |
Compared with Oregon, Lake County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Lake County at a glance: 21.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Lake County has recorded 121 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 4 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 49.5% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 6–7 pm stands out with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 21.6% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 97638 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97638 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- 21.6% 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 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 97638 at a glance
| Population | 373 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,303 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 12. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97638
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97638?
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 97638?
Truck crashes in Lake County peak in January, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97638?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97638 compare with Oregon?
Lake County records 123.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97638?
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.