ZIP 97905 (Durkee, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97905: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Baker 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
0 of 498 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Baker County compares with Oregon
Baker County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Baker County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Baker County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 274.0 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 6.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 21% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.35 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 47.3% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 3.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 24.2% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 63.0% | 45.1% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 42.7% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.7× the state |
Baker County has lower values than Oregon for deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Baker County: 47.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 13.3% in Oregon.
Overview
Baker County has recorded 498 truck crashes since 2015, with 213 people injured and 17 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 20.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 4.2%.
November through March accounts for 63.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 47.3% of truck crashes, compared with 13.3% in Oregon.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 97905 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-84 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Baker County.
Route planning tips for ZIP 97905 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oregon; adjust start times where you can.
- 47.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oregon; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Reporting was incomplete in 2018, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Baker County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-84 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Baker County) |
|---|---|
| I-84 3.14 E Hwy 237 On Ramp | 7 |
| I-84 Eb .23 E Old Hwy 30 On Ramp | 7 |
| I-84 .04 E Old Hwy 30 On Ramp | 6 |
| I-84 .51 E Old Hwy 30 Rd Exit | 6 |
| I-84 .88 W Hwy 30 Exit | 6 |
| I-84 .26 W Rye Valley Ln Exit | 5 |
| I-84 .08 E Old Hwy 30 On Ramp | 4 |
| I-84 .31 W Rye Valley Ln Exit | 4 |
ZIP 97905 at a glance
| Population | 63 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Baker 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 | 15 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 35 | +137% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 42 | +19% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 41 | -2% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97905
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 97905?
Since 2015, 498 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Baker County (213 injured, 17 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97905?
Truck crashes in Baker County peak in January, with 20.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97905?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Baker County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97905 compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 274.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Baker County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 97905?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2018; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.