ZIP 97917 (Riverside, OR) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 97917: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Malheur 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
3 of 657 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Malheur County compares with Oregon
Malheur County against Oregon and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Malheur County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Malheur County | Oregon | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 173.9 | 41.0 | 49.7 | 4.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 76% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 16.7% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.8% | 24.2% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 45.1% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 37.1% | 25.3% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Malheur County sits below Oregon on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Malheur County: 1 in 204 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.5%, vs 2.0% in Oregon.
Overview
Police reported 657 crashes involving commercial trucks in Malheur County since 2015: 216 people were injured and 27 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 41.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 45.1% in Oregon.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 6.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 16.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oregon: 13.3%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 97917 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Oregon: 2.0%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 97917 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Malheur County.
- With 16.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oregon), plan winter equipment 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 Malheur 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 (Malheur County) |
|---|---|
| Hwy 95 1.02 S Danner Loop Rd | 6 |
| I-84 .84 W Hwy 30 Exit | 5 |
| Hwy 95 1.08 S Sheaville Rd | 4 |
| Hwy 95 4.02 S Old Ion Hwy | 4 |
| E Idaho Ave & Ne 4Th St | 3 |
| Hwy 20 .34 W Harper Dam Rd | 3 |
| Hwy 201 & Nw 4Th Ave | 3 |
| Hwy 201 & Sw 18Th Ave | 3 |
ZIP 97917 at a glance
| Population | 50 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $130,625 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Malheur 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 | 17 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 30 | +74% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 44 | +47% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 62 | +40% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 62 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 97917
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 97917?
Malheur County has had 657 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 216 people and killing 27.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 97917?
The worst month is January: 10.8% of truck crashes in Malheur County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 97917?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Malheur County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 97917 compared with Oregon?
The yearly rate is 173.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Malheur County, vs 41.0 for Oregon.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 97917?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.