Canadian County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Canadian 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
8 of 1,274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Canadian County compares with Oklahoma
Canadian County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Canadian County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Canadian County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 66.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 17% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Canadian County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Canadian County: 10.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 1,274 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Canadian County. They injured 522 people and killed 60.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads in Canadian County with 19 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-81 (4), SR-4 (3) and US-270 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Canadian County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Canadian County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 10.9% 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 was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Canadian County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Canadian County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 19 |
| US-81 | 4 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| US-270 | 3 |
| CR-248TH St Nw | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| CR-234TH St Nw | 1 |
| CR-S Ranch Rd | 1 |
| I-44 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Canadian County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 531 |
| US-81 | 31 |
| S Morgan Rd | 29 |
| John Kilpatrick Tpke | 27 |
| US-270 | 24 |
| I-40Wb | 15 |
| I-40Eb | 13 |
| Sh-3 | 12 |
Canadian County at a glance
| Population | 181,760 |
| Land area | 896.6 sq mi |
| Density | 203 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $86,906 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Canadian 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 | 33 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 56 | +68% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 108 | +93% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 120 | +12% | 3.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 33 to 120. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Canadian County
ZIP codes in Canadian County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Canadian County
How many truck accidents are there in Canadian County?
Canadian County has had 1,274 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 522 people and killing 60.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Canadian County?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Canadian County: 19.
When do most truck crashes happen in Canadian County?
Truck crashes in Canadian County peak in February, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Canadian County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Canadian County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Canadian County compared with Oklahoma?
Canadian County records 66.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Canadian 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.