ZIP 97812 (Arlington, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97812: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gilliam 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 187 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Gilliam County compares with Oregon
Gilliam County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gilliam County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gilliam County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 811.8 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 19.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 72% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 43.2% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 13.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 44% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.7% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 62.5% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 46.6% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.8× the state |
Gilliam County has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Gilliam County: 43.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Gilliam County has recorded 187 truck crashes since 2015, with 68 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 23 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (20.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.3%).
November through March accounts for 62.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
43.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 97812 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97812 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gilliam County.
- With 43.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gilliam 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 (Gilliam County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .18 W Hwy 19 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 .19 W Arlington On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 1.12 W Hwy 74 Exit | 4 |
| I-84 2.12 W Quinton Canyon Rd On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 .13 E Woelperm Connection On Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 .15 W Woelpern Rd Exit | 3 |
| I-84 .18 E Woelpern Rd On Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 .53 W Arlington Exit | 3 |
ZIP 97812 at a glance
| Population | 932 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $77,258 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gilliam 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 | 37 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 8 | -78% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 10 | +27% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +78% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 37 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97812
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97812?
Since 2015, 187 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Gilliam County (68 injured, 3 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97812?
February has the most truck crashes in Gilliam County, 20.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97812?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gilliam County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97812 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Gilliam County has 811.8 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97812?
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.