ZIP 97701 (Bend, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Deschutes 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
13 of 661 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Deschutes County compares with Oregon
Deschutes County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Deschutes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Deschutes County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 26.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.30 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.0% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.2% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 9% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.3% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Deschutes County has lower values than Oregon for crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Deschutes County: 23.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 661 crashes involving commercial trucks in Deschutes County since 2015: 197 people were injured and 39 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in November (12.3% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.3% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97701 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-GEORGE Millican Rd (1) and US-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97701 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 27.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 23.0% 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
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 Deschutes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-GEORGE Millican Rd | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Deschutes County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 20 & Hamby Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 20 & Ward Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & 61St St | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Finley Butte Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Rosland Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Suzanne Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Sw Odem Medo Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Veterans Way | 3 |
ZIP 97701 at a glance
| Population | 43,293 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,739 |
| Median home value | $625,894 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Deschutes 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 | 42 | — | 3.0 |
| 2000s | 39 | -6% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 42 | +6% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 63 | +51% | 3.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97701
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97701?
661 truck crashes have been reported in Deschutes County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 197 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97701?
Truck crashes in Deschutes County peak in November, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97701?
Since 2015, Deschutes County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97701 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Deschutes County has 26.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97701?
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.