Etowah, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Etowah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Etowah and Cleveland County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cleveland County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
9 of 888 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleveland County compares with Oklahoma
Cleveland County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleveland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleveland County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Cleveland County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Oklahoma on morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Cleveland County: +119% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (39) to the 2010s (86).
Overview
Since 2015, 888 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cleveland County. They injured 319 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Etowah since 2015; patterns below come from Cleveland County as a whole.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
November through March accounts for 39.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Etowah is SR-9, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by 120th Ave Se (1) and CR-72ND Ave Se (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Etowah fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-9; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 26.3% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-9 | 3 |
| 120th Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-72ND Ave Se | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleveland County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 308 |
| I-44 | 24 |
| Interstate 35 North | 15 |
| N Flood Ave | 13 |
| I-35 South | 10 |
| W Tecumseh Rd | 9 |
| W Main St | 9 |
| Sw 134Th St | 9 |
Etowah at a glance
| Population | 165 |
| Land area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Density | 83 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73068) | $73,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73068) | $187,130 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleveland 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 | 26 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 39 | +53% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 86 | +119% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 76 | -11% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 76. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Etowah
How many truck accidents are there in Etowah?
Since 2015, 888 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Cleveland County (319 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Etowah?
Since 2015, SR-9 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Etowah: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Etowah?
The worst month is August: 10.2% of truck crashes in Cleveland County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Etowah?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Etowah compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleveland County has 27.3 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Etowah?
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.