El Reno, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in El Reno: 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
1 of 336 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How El Reno compares with Oklahoma
El Reno against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where El Reno stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | El Reno | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 156.7 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 77% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.2% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 31.9% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
El Reno has lower values than Oklahoma for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for El Reno: 11.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 336 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in El Reno. They injured 148 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while June has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 9.2% of truck crashes.
11.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of El Reno with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-81 (3), I-44 (1) and S Shepard Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for El Reno fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in El Reno.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 11.2% 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 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 El Reno
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 11 |
| US-81 | 3 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| S Shepard Ave | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| US-270 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (El Reno) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 185 |
| US-81 | 18 |
| SR-81 | 8 |
| I-40Wb | 6 |
| SR-66 | 6 |
| I-40Eb | 5 |
| Banner Road | 4 |
| S Country Club Rd | 4 |
El Reno at a glance
| Population | 20,041 |
| Land area | 79.6 sq mi |
| Density | 252 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73036) | $59,915 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73036) | $171,161 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in El Reno 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 | 6 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +54% | 2.6 |
| 2010s | 31 | +211% | 3.5 |
| 2020s | 29 | -8% | 3.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about El Reno
How many truck crashes happen in El Reno?
El Reno has had 336 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 148 people and killing 12.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in El Reno?
I-40 had 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of El Reno since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in El Reno?
Truck crashes in El Reno peak in January, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in El Reno?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in El Reno since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in El Reno compare with Oklahoma?
El Reno records 156.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in El Reno?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.