ZIP 97828 (Enterprise, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97828: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Wallowa 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 27 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wallowa County compares with Oregon
Wallowa County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wallowa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wallowa County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 30.2 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 26% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 3.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 32.0% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.0% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.0% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 20% below the state |
| After dark | 8.0% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 68% below the state |
Wallowa County sits below Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Wallowa County: 12.0 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 3.9 in Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 27 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wallowa County since 2015: 12 people were injured and 3 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.0% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (18.5%).
Road surface: 32.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97828 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-CROW Creek Rd A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 3.7%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97828 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wallowa County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 32.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter 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 Wallowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-CROW Creek Rd A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wallowa County) |
|---|---|
| Grossman Rd 6 W Promise Rd | 2 |
| Hwy 3 .48 N Buford Ridge Rd | 2 |
| Promise Rd | 2 |
| Dug Bar Rd 1.34 S Lower Imnaha Rd | 1 |
| Elk Mt Rd & Crow Cr Rd | 1 |
| Fish Harchery Ln & Sw Depot St | 1 |
| Hwy 3 .44 N Buford Ridge Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 3 .45 N Buford Ridge Rd | 1 |
ZIP 97828 at a glance
| Population | 3,522 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,850 |
| Median home value | $418,032 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wallowa 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 3 | +9% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -42% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 3 | +111% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 3. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97828
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97828?
27 truck crashes have been reported in Wallowa County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 12 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97828?
Truck crashes in Wallowa County peak in January, with 14.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97828?
Since 2015, Wallowa County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97828 compared with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Wallowa County has 30.2 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97828?
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.