Union City, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Union City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Union City and Canadian County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Canadian County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Canadian County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Canadian County: 10.9% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Canadian County has recorded 1,274 truck crashes since 2015, with 522 people injured and 60 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
Union City had 10 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Canadian County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.1%).
November through March accounts for 41.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out 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 within 10 miles of Union City with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-81 (5), SR-92 (2) and I-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Union City 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.
- With 10.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-81 | 5 |
| SR-92 | 2 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| S Shepard Ave | 1 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 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 |
Union City at a glance
| Population | 2,075 |
| Land area | 56.1 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73090) | $96,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73090) | $187,481 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 33 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 120. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 5.5 a year in 2016–19, 3.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Union City
How common are truck crashes in Union City?
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 Union City?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Union City since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Union City?
The worst month is February: 9.8% of truck crashes in Canadian County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Union City?
Since 2015, Canadian County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Union City compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Canadian County has 66.2 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Union City?
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.