Adair County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Adair County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
1 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adair County compares with Oklahoma
Adair County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adair County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.4 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 73% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 10.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Adair County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Adair County: 16.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oklahoma: 4.1).
Overview
Adair County has recorded 90 truck crashes since 2015, with 66 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.2% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Adair County is US-59, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-E670 (1) and SR-51 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Adair County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Adair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Adair County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 5 |
| CR-E670 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adair County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 26 |
| State Highway 51 | 6 |
| United States 59 | 6 |
| United States Highway 59 | 6 |
| State Highway 100 | 4 |
| U.S. Highway 59 | 4 |
| County Rd Chewey | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
Adair County at a glance
| Population | 19,821 |
| Land area | 573.9 sq mi |
| Density | 35 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,659 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adair 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | +16% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +24% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Adair County
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Questions fleets ask about Adair County
How many truck accidents are there in Adair County?
Adair County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Adair County?
US-59 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Adair County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Adair County?
The worst month is June: 20.0% of truck crashes in Adair County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Adair County?
Since 2015, Adair County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Adair County compare with Oklahoma?
Adair County records 39.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Adair County?
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.