ZIP 97761 (Warm Springs, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97761: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wasco 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 451 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wasco County compares with Oregon
Wasco County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wasco County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wasco County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 145.8 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.6 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 33% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 88% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 40.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 3.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.3% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 25.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 61.2% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 39.1% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Wasco County has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Wasco County: 40.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 451 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wasco County. They injured 134 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (18.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (4.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 61.2% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Road surface: 40.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97761 since 2015: US-26 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.2% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97761 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wasco County.
- With 40.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Wasco County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wasco County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 97 1.54 N Hwy 197 | 4 |
| Hwy 197 & Five Mile Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 26 .25 S Cedar Burn Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 26 .77 S Mt Wilson Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 26 1.27 N Hwy 216 | 3 |
| Hwy 97 & Cow Canyon Rest Area | 3 |
| Hwy 97 .49 S Bakeoven Mkt Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 97 1.27 S Cow Canyon Rest Area On Ramp | 3 |
ZIP 97761 at a glance
| Population | 2,955 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,000 |
| Median home value | $252,987 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wasco 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 | 20 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 28 | +41% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 33 | +20% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 38 | +13% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 38. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97761
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97761?
Since 2015, 451 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wasco County (134 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97761?
The worst month is December: 18.0% of truck crashes in Wasco County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97761?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Wasco County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97761 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Wasco County records 145.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97761?
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.