Dripping Springs, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dripping Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dripping Springs 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 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).
Adair County at a glance: 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.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Dripping Springs since 2015, this page uses Adair County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 20.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (12.2%).
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-412 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by Cs-Wuniversityst (1) and US-59 (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 Dripping Springs fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-412; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 30.2% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Adair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 3 |
| Cs-Wuniversityst | 1 |
| US-59 | 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 |
Dripping Springs at a glance
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74964) | $47,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74964) | $132,082 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dripping Springs
How common are truck crashes in Dripping Springs?
Adair County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 14.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Dripping Springs?
NHTSA data shows US-412 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dripping Springs since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Dripping Springs?
Truck crashes in Adair County peak in June, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Dripping Springs?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adair County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Dripping Springs compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Adair County records 39.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dripping Springs?
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.