ZIP 97841 (Imbler, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97841: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Union County at a glance: 31.5% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Union County has recorded 419 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.1% of the yearly total, while July has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.9% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
31.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97841 happened on SR-82 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97841 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 31.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 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 97841 at a glance
| Population | 370 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Median home value | $265,811 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 41 to 35. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97841
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97841?
419 truck crashes have been reported in Union County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 118 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 97841?
The worst month is December: 14.1% of truck crashes in Union County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97841?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Union County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 97841 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 143.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Union County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97841?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.