ZIP 97754 (Prineville, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97754: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Oregon for 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 14.0% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 107 crashes involving commercial trucks in Crook County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 7 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 42 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 2.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for 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
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 97754.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97754 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Crook County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
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 (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 97754 at a glance
| Population | 22,960 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,199 |
| Median home value | $445,261 |
| Home ownership | 73% |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97754
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97754?
107 truck crashes have been reported in Crook County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 36 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97754?
September has the most truck crashes in Crook County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97754?
Since 2015, Crook County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97754 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Crook County has 31.6 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97754?
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.