ZIP 97707 (Bend, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97707: 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 sits below Oregon on 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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 661 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Deschutes County. They injured 197 people and killed 39.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.4%).
23.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97707 is US-97, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-BURGESS Rd (1) and CR-HUNTINGTON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97707 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-97; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- With 23.0% 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
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 Deschutes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 5 |
| CR-BURGESS Rd | 1 |
| CR-HUNTINGTON Rd | 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 97707 at a glance
| Population | 6,661 |
| Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $85,272 |
| Median home value | $647,956 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 63 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97707
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97707?
Deschutes County has had 661 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 197 people and killing 39.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97707?
Since 2015, US-97 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97707: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97707?
Truck crashes in Deschutes County peak in November, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97707?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Deschutes County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97707 compare with Oregon?
Deschutes County records 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97707?
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.