West Siloam Springs, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in West Siloam Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in West Siloam 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Adair County: 16.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adair County since 2015: 66 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 47 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in West Siloam Springs since 2015, this page uses Adair County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (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). Next come US-59 (2), Cs-Wuniversityst (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for West Siloam Springs fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-412, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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
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 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| Cs-Wuniversityst | 1 |
| SR-16 | 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 |
West Siloam Springs at a glance
| Population | 1,068 |
| Land area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Density | 271 per 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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about West Siloam Springs
How many truck accidents are there in West Siloam Springs?
Adair County has had 90 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 66 people and killing 14.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in West Siloam Springs?
NHTSA data shows US-412 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of West Siloam Springs since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in West Siloam Springs?
June has the most truck crashes in Adair County, 20.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in West Siloam Springs?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Adair County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
How does West Siloam 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.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in West Siloam Springs?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.