ZIP 97753 (Powell Butte, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97753: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Crook 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
2 of 107 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Crook County compares with Oregon
Crook County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Crook County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Crook County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 31.6 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.5% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 11% below the state |
| After dark | 25.3% | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Crook County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Crook County: September worst month: 14.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crook County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 42 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (2.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.0% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97753 since 2015: Cr- George Millican Rd (1) and SR-126 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97753 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Crook County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Cr- George Millican Rd | 1 |
| SR-126 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Crook County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 26 & Nw Grumpert Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 126 & George Millican Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 126 & Hwy 26 | 2 |
| Hwy 126 & Powell Butte Hwy | 2 |
| Hwy 26 & Nw Elliot Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 26 .06 S Rye Grass Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 370 .70 E Serrano Ln | 2 |
| Alfalfa Rd & Chaparral Dr | 1 |
ZIP 97753 at a glance
| Population | 3,067 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $158,125 |
| Median home value | $766,955 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Crook 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | +31% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +22% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97753
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97753?
Crook County has had 107 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97753?
The worst month is September: 14.0% of truck crashes in Crook County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97753?
Since 2015, Crook County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97753 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Crook County has 31.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97753?
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.