ZIP 97814 (Baker City, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97814: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Baker 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
0 of 498 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baker County compares with Oregon
Baker County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baker County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 274.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 6.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 47.3% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 63.0% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 42.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Compared with Oregon, Baker County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Baker County: 47.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Baker County has recorded 498 truck crashes since 2015, with 213 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 20.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 63.0% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 9.0% of truck crashes.
47.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97814 since 2015: I-84 (3) and SR-203 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Baker County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97814 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Baker County.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 47.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Baker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 3 |
| SR-203 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baker County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 3.14 E Hwy 237 On Ramp | 7 |
| I-84 Eb .23 E Old Hwy 30 On Ramp | 7 |
| I-84 .04 E Old Hwy 30 On Ramp | 6 |
| I-84 .51 E Old Hwy 30 Rd Exit | 6 |
| I-84 .88 W Hwy 30 Exit | 6 |
| I-84 .26 W Rye Valley Ln Exit | 5 |
| I-84 .08 E Old Hwy 30 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 .31 W Rye Valley Ln Exit | 4 |
ZIP 97814 at a glance
| Population | 12,590 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,852 |
| Median home value | $300,516 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baker 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 | 15 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 35 | +137% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +19% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 41 | -2% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 41. 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 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97814
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97814?
Baker County has had 498 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 213 people and killing 17.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97814?
The worst month is January: 20.5% of truck crashes in Baker County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97814?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baker County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97814 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Baker County records 274.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97814?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.