ZIP 97721 (Princeton, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97721: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harney 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 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Harney County compares with Oregon
Harney County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harney County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harney County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 156.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.6% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.2% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Harney County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Harney County: 10.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Oregon.
Overview
Harney County has recorded 138 truck crashes since 2015, with 50 people injured and 13 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
23.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 97721.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97721 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Harney County.
- 23.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Harney 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 (Harney County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 20 & Cow Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 & N Harney Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .15 E Bulger Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .15 E Dasher Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .26 W Lake County Line Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .51 W Juniper Ridge Piersol Wells Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 1.02 W Old Lawan-Harney Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 1.31 W Sage Hen Rest Area | 2 |
ZIP 97721 at a glance
| Population | 141 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,250 |
| Median home value | $596,140 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harney 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -46% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +32% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +73% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 11 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 14. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97721
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97721?
Harney County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97721?
Truck crashes in Harney County peak in February, with 13.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97721?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harney County since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97721 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Harney County has 156.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97721?
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.