Atoka County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Atoka 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
6 of 465 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Atoka County compares with Oklahoma
Atoka County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atoka County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atoka County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 300.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Atoka County has lower values than Oklahoma for on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Atoka County at a glance: 7.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oklahoma: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 465 crashes involving commercial trucks in Atoka County since 2015: 200 people were injured and 34 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.2% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Atoka County is US-69, with 15 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-3 (2), Court St (1) and Indian Nation Turnpike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Atoka County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Atoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Atoka County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 15 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| Court St | 1 |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atoka County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 162 |
| United States Highway 69 | 59 |
| SR-69 | 31 |
| Us Hwy 69/75 | 12 |
| S Mississippi Ave | 12 |
| Sh-3 | 11 |
| Sh-7 | 9 |
| Highway 69/75 | 9 |
Atoka County at a glance
| Population | 14,600 |
| Land area | 975.5 sq mi |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,046 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atoka 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 | 18 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 31 | +70% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 39 | +27% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 45 | +16% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 45 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Atoka County
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Questions fleets ask about Atoka County
How many truck accidents are there in Atoka County?
Since 2015, 465 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Atoka County (200 injured, 34 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Atoka County?
NHTSA data shows US-69 with 15 fatal large-truck crashes in Atoka County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Atoka County?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Atoka County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Atoka County?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atoka County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Atoka County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Atoka County has 300.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Atoka County?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.