Keys, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Keys: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Keys and Cherokee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cherokee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 159 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cherokee County compares with Oklahoma
Cherokee County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cherokee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cherokee County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.1 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 34.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.5× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 9.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 62% below the state |
Cherokee County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cherokee County: 1 in 36 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.8%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Cherokee County has recorded 159 truck crashes since 2015, with 103 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 28 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Keys since 2015; patterns below come from Cherokee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.7% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Keys is US-62, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-100 (1), SR-51 (1) and SR-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 3.8%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Keys fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-62 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 34.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cherokee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 4 |
| SR-100 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cherokee County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 21 |
| State Highway 82 | 11 |
| SR-82 | 6 |
| State Highway 51 | 6 |
| S Muskogee Ave | 5 |
| State Highway 100 | 5 |
| Ok-51 | 4 |
| Sh-82 | 4 |
Keys at a glance
| Land area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74471) | $45,948 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74471) | $156,533 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cherokee 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 8 | +19% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 12 | +45% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | +28% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Keys
How many truck crashes happen in Keys?
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cherokee County (103 injured, 5 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Keys?
US-62 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Keys since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Keys?
Truck crashes in Cherokee County peak in June, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Keys?
Since 2015, Cherokee County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Keys compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Cherokee County records 27.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Keys?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.