ZIP 97758 (Riley, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97758: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Harney 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
1 of 138 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harney County compares with Oregon
Harney County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harney County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harney County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 156.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 10.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 23.6% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.3% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.1% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.2% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Harney County sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Harney County at a glance: 10.2 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 138 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harney County since 2015: 50 people were injured and 13 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.0% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (1.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 44.1% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 6–7 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
23.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97758 happened on US-20 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97758 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 23.6% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Harney County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-20 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harney County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 20 & Cow Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 & N Harney Ln | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .15 E Bulger Creek Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .15 E Dasher Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .26 W Lake County Line Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 .51 W Juniper Ridge Piersol Wells Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 1.02 W Old Lawan-Harney Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 20 1.31 W Sage Hen Rest Area | 2 |
ZIP 97758 at a glance
| Population | 91 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $21,875 |
| Home ownership | 24% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Harney 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 | 11 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | -46% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 8 | +32% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 14 | +73% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97758
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97758?
Harney County has had 138 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 50 people and killing 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97758?
February has the most truck crashes in Harney County, 13.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97758?
Since 2015, Harney County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97758 compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Harney County has 156.0 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97758?
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.