Cherry Tree, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cherry Tree: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cherry Tree and Adair County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Adair County numbers.
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 sits below Oklahoma on 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).
Adair County at a glance: 16.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Adair County. They injured 66 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 47 days.
Cherry Tree had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Adair County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cherry Tree since 2015: US-59 (2) and SR-51 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Cherry Tree fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Adair County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 30.2% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 2 |
| 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 |
Cherry Tree at a glance
| Land area | 11.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74960) | $47,151 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74960) | $119,971 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cherry Tree
How many truck accidents are there in Cherry Tree?
Since 2015, 90 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Adair County (66 injured, 14 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Cherry Tree?
June has the most truck crashes in Adair County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Cherry Tree?
Since 2015, Adair County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Cherry Tree compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 39.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Adair County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cherry Tree?
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.