Ardmore, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ardmore: 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
3 of 261 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ardmore compares with Oklahoma
Ardmore against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ardmore stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ardmore | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 96.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 37% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 25.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Ardmore is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr.
Ardmore at a glance: I-35 7 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Ardmore.
Overview
Police reported 261 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ardmore since 2015: 78 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 12.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (9.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come SR-53 (2), US-70 (2) and US-77 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Ardmore fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Ardmore
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 7 |
| SR-53 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| CR-DICKSON Rd | 1 |
| CR-PRAIRIE Valley Rd | 1 |
| SR-142 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ardmore) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 127 |
| US-70 | 9 |
| US-77 | 8 |
| Us Hwy 70 (W Broadway) | 5 |
| Prairie Valley Rd | 4 |
| Cooper Dr | 4 |
| US-177 | 3 |
| SR-142 | 3 |
Ardmore at a glance
| Population | 25,064 |
| Land area | 49.8 sq mi |
| Density | 503 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73401) | $61,989 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73401) | $189,844 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ardmore 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 | 5 | — | 2.3 |
| 2000s | 10 | +85% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 23 | +147% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 21 | -9% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 21 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ardmore
How many truck accidents are there in Ardmore?
261 truck crashes have been reported in Ardmore since 2015, with 8 deaths and 78 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ardmore?
I-35 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ardmore since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ardmore?
Truck crashes in Ardmore peak in May, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ardmore?
Since 2015, Ardmore has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ardmore compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 96.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ardmore, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ardmore?
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.