Hugo, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hugo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hugo and Choctaw County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Choctaw County numbers.
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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Choctaw County at a glance: August worst month: 15.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 169 crashes involving commercial trucks in Choctaw County since 2015: 81 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
Only 82 truck crashes were reported in Hugo since 2015; patterns below come from Choctaw County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hugo since 2015 were spread across roads: US-70 (2), CR-N4220 (1) and US-271 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Hugo fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 2 |
| CR-N4220 | 1 |
| US-271 | 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 |
Hugo at a glance
| Population | 5,142 |
| Land area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Density | 815 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74743) | $41,722 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74743) | $137,272 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 19 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hugo
How common are truck crashes in Hugo?
Since 2015, 169 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Choctaw County (81 injured, 10 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hugo?
August has the most truck crashes in Choctaw County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hugo?
Since 2015, Choctaw County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hugo compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Choctaw County has 103.3 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hugo?
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.