ZIP 97859 (Meacham, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97859: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Umatilla 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
9 of 1,061 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Umatilla County compares with Oregon
Umatilla County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Umatilla County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Umatilla County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 113.4 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 60% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 28.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 2.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 53.7% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 36.2% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Umatilla County has lower values than Oregon for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Umatilla County: 28.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 13.3% across Oregon.
Overview
Umatilla County has recorded 1,061 truck crashes since 2015, with 533 people injured and 38 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 16.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 53.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 28.7% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 97859 since 2015: I-84 (3). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
9 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97859 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Umatilla County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Umatilla County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 .65 E Old Emigrant Rd Exit | 25 |
| I-84 .07 E Odot Scales Exit | 8 |
| I-82 & Lamb Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-84 .23 E Mcclintock Rd On Ramp | 6 |
| I-84 .28 W Emigrant Hill Viewpoint On Ramp | 5 |
| I-84 1.87 E Stanfield On Ramp | 5 |
| I-84 .11 W Kanine Ridge Rd Exit | 4 |
| I-84 .12 E Hwy 30 Exit | 4 |
ZIP 97859 at a glance
| Population | 95 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,250 |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Umatilla 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 | 32 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 53 | +68% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 74 | +40% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 102 | +37% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 32 a year in the 1990s and 102 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97859
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97859?
Since 2015, 1,061 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Umatilla County (533 injured, 38 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97859?
February has the most truck crashes in Umatilla County, 16.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97859?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Umatilla County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 97859 compare with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 113.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Umatilla County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97859?
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.