ZIP 97730 (Camp Sherman, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97730: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Jefferson County: 23.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Jefferson County has recorded 236 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.8% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 23.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 97730.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97730 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 23.7% 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
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 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 97730 at a glance
| Population | 319 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,750 |
| Median home value | $662,140 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 97730
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97730?
Since 2015, 236 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Jefferson County (116 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97730?
December has the most truck crashes in Jefferson County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97730?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Jefferson County since 2015 (0.4% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97730 compared with Oregon?
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 97730?
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.