ZIP 97801 (Pendleton, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Umatilla 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
9 of 1,061 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Umatilla County compares with Oregon
Umatilla County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Umatilla County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.4 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.2% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Umatilla County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
Umatilla County at a glance: 28.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Umatilla County has recorded 1,061 truck crashes since 2015, with 533 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.9% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 53.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come CR-SCHOOLHOUSE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97801 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Umatilla County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 28.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Umatilla County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 5 |
| CR-SCHOOLHOUSE Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Umatilla County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .65 E Old Emigrant Rd Exit | 25 |
| I-84 .07 E Odot Scales Exit | 8 |
| I-82 & Lamb Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-84 .23 E Mcclintock Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-84 .28 W Emigrant Hill Viewpoint On Ramp | 5 |
| I-84 1.87 E Stanfield On Ramp | 5 |
| I-84 .11 W Kanine Ridge Rd Exit | 4 |
| I-84 .12 E Hwy 30 Exit | 4 |
ZIP 97801 at a glance
| Population | 21,575 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,639 |
| Median home value | $291,757 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Umatilla 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 | 32 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 53 | +68% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 74 | +40% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 102 | +37% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 102 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97801
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97801?
Since 2015, 1,061 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Umatilla County (533 injured, 38 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 97801?
I-84 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97801 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97801?
February has the most truck crashes in Umatilla County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97801?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Umatilla County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97801 compare with Oregon?
Umatilla County records 113.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97801?
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.