ZIP 97827 (Elgin, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97827: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Union 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
3 of 419 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Union County compares with Oregon
Union County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Union County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Union County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 143.9 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.29 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 17% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 31.5% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 29.1% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Union County has lower values than Oregon for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Union County: 31.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 419 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Union County. They injured 118 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.1% of the year) and are lowest in July (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 50.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 31.5% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97827 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-LOOKOUT Mountain Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97827 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 31.5% 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.
Crash reporting for 2018 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Union County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-LOOKOUT Mountain Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Union County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .03 W Hwy 244 On Ramp | 5 |
| I-84 1.12 E Oregon Trail Rd Exit | 5 |
| I-84 .56 W Hwy 244 Exit | 4 |
| I-84 2.12 E Oregon Trail Rd Exit | 4 |
| Hwy 203 & I-84 Wb Exit Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 .06 W Hwy 244 Exit | 3 |
| I-84 .12 E Heber Rd Exit | 3 |
| I-84 .13 W Odot Scales | 3 |
ZIP 97827 at a glance
| Population | 2,384 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,766 |
| Median home value | $277,975 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Union 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 | 41 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 36 | -12% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 35 | -3% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 35 | +1% | 1.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 41 a year in the 1990s and 35 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97827
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97827?
Since 2015, 419 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Union County (118 injured, 24 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97827?
December has the most truck crashes in Union County, 14.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97827?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97827 compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Union County has 143.9 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97827?
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.