Byron, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Byron: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Byron and Alfalfa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Alfalfa County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 |
Alfalfa County has lower values than Oklahoma for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Alfalfa County: 0 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.0%, against 1.4% for 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.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Byron since 2015, this page uses Alfalfa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 32.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Byron since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Alfalfa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Byron fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Alfalfa County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.9% 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 Alfalfa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Byron at a glance
| Population | 41 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 163 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73722) | $71,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73722) | $172,293 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Byron
How common are truck crashes in Byron?
Alfalfa County has had 79 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 25 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Byron?
Truck crashes in Alfalfa County peak in August, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Byron?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Alfalfa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Byron compared with Oklahoma?
Alfalfa County records 121.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Byron?
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.