ZIP 97882 (Umatilla, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97882: 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 |
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% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Overview
Police reported 1,061 crashes involving commercial trucks in Umatilla County since 2015: 533 people were injured and 38 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 16.9% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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
SR-14 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 97882 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-207 (2), US-730 (2) and CR-S Plymouth Rd (1).
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 97882 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use SR-14, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-14 | 4 |
| SR-207 | 2 |
| US-730 | 2 |
| CR-S Plymouth Rd | 1 |
| I-82 | 1 |
| I-84 | 1 |
| SR-395 | 1 |
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 97882 at a glance
| Population | 7,976 |
| Density | 163 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,223 |
| Median home value | $248,584 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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 97882
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97882?
1,061 truck crashes have been reported in Umatilla County since 2015, with 38 deaths and 533 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 97882?
Since 2015, SR-14 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97882: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 97882?
Truck crashes in Umatilla County peak in February, with 16.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 97882?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Umatilla County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 97882 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 97882?
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.