ZIP 97641 (Christmas Valley, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97641: 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 sits below Oregon 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.
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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 36 days.
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.
The busiest hour is 6–7 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
21.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97641 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97641 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lake County.
- With 21.6% 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
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 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 97641 at a glance
| Population | 1,319 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,125 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
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. 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 97641
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97641?
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 97641?
The worst month is January: 12.4% of truck crashes in Lake County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97641?
Since 2015, Lake County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97641 compared 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 97641?
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.