ZIP 97711 (Ashwood, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97711: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Jefferson 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
1 of 236 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Jefferson County compares with Oregon
Jefferson County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jefferson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jefferson County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 78.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.4× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Jefferson County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Jefferson County: 23.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 236 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 44.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 97711.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97711 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Jefferson County.
- With 23.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Jefferson 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 (Jefferson County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 26 .53 S Old Mill Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Dover Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Ford Ln | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .50 S Ivy Ln | 3 |
| 5Th St & J St | 2 |
| Hwy 20W .20 E Usfs #2066 | 2 |
| Hwy 26 & Dover Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 26 & Earl St | 2 |
ZIP 97711 at a glance
| Population | 29 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jefferson 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 | 7 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 14 | +95% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 20 | +37% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 19 | -6% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 19 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97711
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97711?
Jefferson County has had 236 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 116 people and killing 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97711?
Truck crashes in Jefferson County peak in December, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97711?
Since 2015, Jefferson County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97711 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Jefferson County records 78.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97711?
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.