ZIP 97733 (Crescent, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97733: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Klamath 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
7 of 975 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Klamath County compares with Oregon
Klamath County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Klamath County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Klamath County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 117.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 67% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 55.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 4.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.3% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 67.8% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.5× the state |
| After dark | 35.4% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Klamath County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share. It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Klamath County: 55.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Police reported 975 crashes involving commercial trucks in Klamath County since 2015: 345 people were injured and 55 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (17.2% of the year) and are lowest in August (3.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 67.8% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
55.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97733 since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-58 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97733 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.6% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 55.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Klamath County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-58 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Klamath County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 97 & Hwy 138 | 11 |
| Hwy 97 & Silver Lake Rd | 7 |
| Hwy 97 .62 S Crystal Springs Rd | 7 |
| Hwy 97 .12 N Merritt Springs Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 97 .13 S Merritt Springs Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 97 .14 S Hackett Dr | 6 |
| Hwy 97 1.06 N Walker Springs Rd | 6 |
| Hwy 97 1.46 N Michael Rd | 6 |
ZIP 97733 at a glance
| Population | 639 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $45,759 |
| Median home value | $267,999 |
| Home ownership | 88% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Klamath 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 | 72 | — | 5.2 |
| 2000s | 66 | -8% | 4.3 |
| 2010s | 66 | +0% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 94 | +41% | 4.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 72 a year in the 1990s and 94 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 2.2 a year in 2016–19 and 4.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97733
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97733?
Since 2015, 975 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Klamath County (345 injured, 55 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97733?
Truck crashes in Klamath County peak in January, with 17.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97733?
Garbage trucks were involved in 7 reported crashes in Klamath County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97733 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 117.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Klamath County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97733?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.