Erick, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Erick: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Erick and Beckham County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Beckham County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 530 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Beckham County compares with Oklahoma
Beckham County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Beckham County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Beckham County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 221.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 86% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Beckham County sits below Oklahoma on garbage-truck share. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Beckham County: 12.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Beckham County has recorded 530 truck crashes since 2015, with 227 people injured and 24 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
With 89 truck crashes reported in Erick since 2015, this page uses Beckham County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in July (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.5% of truck crashes.
12.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Erick fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
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 Beckham County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 9 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Beckham County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 313 |
| Interstate 40 W/B | 19 |
| US-283 | 17 |
| Interstate 40 E/B | 15 |
| State Highway 6 | 13 |
| Ok-6 | 11 |
| Sh-6 | 9 |
| Sh-152 | 9 |
Erick at a glance
| Population | 982 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 1,040 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73645) | $35,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73645) | $93,601 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Beckham 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 | 21 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 33 | +59% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 52 | +57% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 50 | -3% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 21 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 50. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Erick
How many truck accidents are there in Erick?
Since 2015, 530 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Beckham County (227 injured, 24 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Erick?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Erick: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Erick?
October has the most truck crashes in Beckham County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Erick?
Since 2015, Beckham County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Erick compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Beckham County records 221.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Erick?
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.