ZIP 97843 (Ione, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97843: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Morrow 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 211 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Morrow County compares with Oregon
Morrow County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Morrow County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Morrow County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 147.8 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 36% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 20.4% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.4% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.4% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 42.8% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Morrow County sits below Oregon on deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oregon on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Morrow County: February worst month: 18.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Morrow County has recorded 211 truck crashes since 2015, with 79 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 20 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 18.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.7% of truck crashes, vs 45.1% for Oregon.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 20.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 97843.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97843 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 20.4% 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
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Morrow County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Morrow County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .46 E Tower Rd On Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 .86 E Boardman Rest Area Exit | 3 |
| I-84 2.55 E Patterson Ferry Rd On Ramp | 3 |
| I-84 2.65 E Paterson Ferry Rd Exit | 3 |
| I-84 3.00 E Marty Myers Rd On Ramp | 3 |
| Columbia Ave .14 E Ullman Blvd | 2 |
| Hwy 74 & Meadow Brook Rd | 2 |
| I-84 & Boardman Rest Area On Ramp | 2 |
ZIP 97843 at a glance
| Population | 805 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,435 |
| Median home value | $220,579 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Morrow 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 | 6 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 6 | -3% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 14 | +139% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 18 | +36% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97843
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97843?
Morrow County has had 211 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 79 people and killing 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97843?
Truck crashes in Morrow County peak in February, with 18.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 97843?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Morrow County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97843 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Morrow County has 147.8 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97843?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.