Alfalfa County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alfalfa 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
0 of 79 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Alfalfa County compares with Oklahoma
Alfalfa County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Alfalfa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Alfalfa County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 121.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.32 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 27% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 50% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 5.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 59% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 32.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 23.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Alfalfa County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Alfalfa County: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 79 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Alfalfa County. They injured 25 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 53 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 32.9% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 11.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.6% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Alfalfa County since 2015: CR-720 (1), CR-N2740 (1) and SR-45 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Alfalfa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Alfalfa County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 28.9% 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 Alfalfa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Alfalfa County) |
|---|---|
| CR-720 | 1 |
| CR-N2740 | 1 |
| SR-45 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Alfalfa County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 16 |
| State Highway 8 | 6 |
| Sh-8 | 4 |
| Cr 720 | 3 |
| Sh-45 | 3 |
| State Highway 58 | 3 |
| County Road (Cr650) | 2 |
| Ok-11 | 2 |
Alfalfa County at a glance
| Population | 5,712 |
| Land area | 866.6 sq mi |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,291 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Alfalfa 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 | 3 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 4 | +50% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 19 | +333% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -70% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 6. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Alfalfa County
ZIP codes in Alfalfa County
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Questions fleets ask about Alfalfa County
How many truck crashes happen in Alfalfa County?
Alfalfa County has had 79 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alfalfa County?
August has the most truck crashes in Alfalfa County, 12.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Alfalfa County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Alfalfa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Alfalfa County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 121.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Alfalfa County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Alfalfa County?
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.