ZIP 97868 (Pilot Rock, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97868: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Compared with Oregon, Umatilla County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is 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
Since 2015, 1,061 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Umatilla County. They injured 533 people and killed 38.
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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 97868 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 9 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 2.0% across Oregon.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97868 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Umatilla County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 28.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Umatilla 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 (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 97868 at a glance
| Population | 1,598 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $91,813 |
| Median home value | $247,277 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 32 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 102. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97868
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97868?
1,061 truck crashes have been reported in Umatilla County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 533 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97868?
Truck crashes in Umatilla County peak in February, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97868?
Since 2015, Umatilla County has reported 9 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97868 compare with Oregon for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Umatilla County has 113.4 truck crashes a year; Oregon has 41.0.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 97868?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.