Choctaw County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Choctaw County: 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
2 of 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Choctaw County compares with Oklahoma
Choctaw County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Choctaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Choctaw County sits below Oklahoma on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Choctaw County: August worst month: 15.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Choctaw County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 25 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (4.7%).
November through March accounts for 35.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: US-271 (2) and CR-N4220 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Choctaw County fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 24.2% 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 Choctaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Choctaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 5 |
| US-271 | 2 |
| CR-N4220 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Choctaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 44 |
| United States 70 | 15 |
| US-271 | 14 |
| United States 271 | 12 |
| State Highway 147 | 8 |
| Indian Nation Tpke | 5 |
| Jackson St. (Us-70B=Jack | 5 |
| Sh-147 | 5 |
Choctaw County at a glance
| Population | 14,174 |
| Land area | 770.4 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,197 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Choctaw 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +44% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 19 | +38% | 1.0 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 19. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Choctaw County
How many truck accidents are there in Choctaw County?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Choctaw County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 81 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Choctaw County?
US-70 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Choctaw County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Choctaw County?
August has the most truck crashes in Choctaw County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Choctaw County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Choctaw County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
How does Choctaw County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Choctaw County records 103.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Choctaw County?
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.