ZIP 97709 (Bend, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97709: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Deschutes County has recorded 661 truck crashes since 2015, with 197 people injured and 39 killed.
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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 97709 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97709 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 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
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
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 (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 97709 at a glance
| Population | 0 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
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 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 97709
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97709?
661 truck crashes have been reported in Deschutes County since 2015, with 39 deaths and 197 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97709?
The worst month is November: 12.3% of truck crashes in Deschutes County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97709?
Since 2015, Deschutes County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97709 compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Deschutes County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97709?
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.