ZIP 97813 (Athena, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97813: 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 |
Umatilla County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Umatilla County: 28.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,061 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Umatilla County. They injured 533 people and killed 38.
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%).
November through March accounts for 53.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 28.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97813 happened on SR-11 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97813 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- With 28.7% 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 Umatilla County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 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 97813 at a glance
| Population | 1,508 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,700 |
| Median home value | $259,568 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
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 97813
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97813?
Umatilla County has had 1,061 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 533 people and killing 38.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97813?
The worst month is February: 16.9% of truck crashes in Umatilla County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97813?
Garbage trucks were involved in 9 reported crashes in Umatilla County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97813 compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 113.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Umatilla County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97813?
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.