ZIP 97756 (Redmond, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97756: 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Deschutes County: 23.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Deschutes County has recorded 661 truck crashes since 2015, with 197 people injured and 39 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 50.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 23.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
US-97 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97756 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-CLINE Falls Hwy (1), CR-PERSHALL Way (1) and Sw Highland Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.0% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97756 fleets
- Build extra time into November routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-97; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.2% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 23.0% 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
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 | 9 |
| CR-CLINE Falls Hwy | 1 |
| CR-PERSHALL Way | 1 |
| Sw Highland Ave | 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 97756 at a glance
| Population | 44,914 |
| Density | 137 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,278 |
| Median home value | $494,639 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 63 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 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97756
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97756?
Since 2015, 661 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Deschutes County (197 injured, 39 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 97756?
Since 2015, US-97 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97756: 9.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97756?
The worst month is November: 12.3% of truck crashes in Deschutes County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97756?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Deschutes County since 2015, 2.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97756 compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 26.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Deschutes County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97756?
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.