ZIP 97739 (La Pine, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97739: 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
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 |
Compared with Oregon, Deschutes County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Deschutes County: 23.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
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%).
November through March accounts for 50.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 97739 is US-97, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-BURGESS Rd (1) and CR-HUNTINGTON Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97739 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-97 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oregon.
- 23.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Deschutes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-97 | 4 |
| CR-BURGESS Rd | 1 |
| CR-HUNTINGTON Rd | 1 |
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 97739 at a glance
| Population | 13,183 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,579 |
| Median home value | $350,677 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 63. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 97739
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97739?
Since 2015, 661 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Deschutes County (197 injured, 39 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97739?
Since 2015, US-97 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97739: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97739?
The worst month is November: 12.3% of truck crashes in Deschutes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97739?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Deschutes County since 2015 (2.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97739 compare with Oregon?
Deschutes County records 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97739?
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.