Snake Creek, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Snake Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Snake Creek 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).
What stands out in Cherokee County: 1 in 36 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.8%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 159 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cherokee County. They injured 103 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 28 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Snake Creek since 2015, this page uses Cherokee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
3.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Snake Creek is SR-82, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-KENWOOD Rd (1), CR-S510 (1) and US-412 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Snake Creek fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Cherokee County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-82; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 34.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-82 | 2 |
| CR-KENWOOD Rd | 1 |
| CR-S510 | 1 |
| US-412 | 1 |
| US-412A | 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 |
Snake Creek at a glance
| Land area | 8.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74452) | $57,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74452) | $200,876 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Snake Creek
How many truck accidents are there in Snake Creek?
Cherokee County has had 159 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 103 people and killing 5.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Snake Creek?
NHTSA data shows SR-82 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Snake Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Snake Creek?
June has the most truck crashes in Cherokee County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Snake Creek?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cherokee County since 2015, 3.8% of all truck crashes.
How does Snake Creek compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Cherokee County has 27.1 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Snake Creek?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.