ZIP 97846 (Joseph, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97846: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 has lower values than Oregon for 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.
Wallowa County at a glance: 12.0 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oregon: 3.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 27 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wallowa County. They injured 12 people and killed 3.
That averages about one truck crash every 161 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.8% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.7%).
November through March accounts for 36.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 18.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 32.0% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97846 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.7% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97846 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wallowa County.
- With 32.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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
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 (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 97846 at a glance
| Population | 2,067 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,471 |
| Median home value | $383,657 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 3 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97846
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97846?
Wallowa County has had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 12 people and killing 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97846?
January has the most truck crashes in Wallowa County, 14.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97846?
Since 2015, Wallowa County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97846 compare with Oregon?
Per 100,000 residents, Wallowa County has 30.2 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97846?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.