ZIP 97845 (John Day, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97845: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grant 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 50 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Grant County compares with Oregon
Grant County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grant County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grant County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 60.2 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.1% | 18.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 25.5% | 25.3% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oregon, Grant County is lower on winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Grant County: 27.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Grant County. They injured 17 people and killed 3.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (16.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (2.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.4% of truck crashes, against 45.1% across Oregon.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 16.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 27.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 97845 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 2.0%, compared with 2.0% in Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97845 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Grant County.
- 27.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oregon; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Grant 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 (Grant County) |
|---|---|
| County Rd 20 1 E Camp Creek Rd | 1 |
| County Rd 63 4.5 W South Fork Rd | 1 |
| Cr 63 (Izee-Paulina Ln) .2 W Usfs 901 Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 19 & Hwy 26 | 1 |
| Hwy 19 2.85 N Dick Creek Lane | 1 |
| Hwy 26 & Apple Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 26 & Golf Course Rd | 1 |
| Hwy 26 & Lower Yard Rd | 1 |
ZIP 97845 at a glance
| Population | 2,265 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,036 |
| Median home value | $248,519 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grant 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | -5% | 0.1 |
| 2010s | 3 | -34% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 5 | +52% | 0.4 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 5. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97845
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 97845?
Since 2015, 50 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Grant County (17 injured, 3 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97845?
Truck crashes in Grant County peak in July, with 16.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97845?
Since 2015, Grant County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 2.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97845 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Grant County records 60.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 41.0 across Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97845?
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.