Norman, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Norman: 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
3 of 384 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Norman compares with Oklahoma
Norman against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Norman stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Norman | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 28.1 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 65% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 66% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 41% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 17% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.0% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.9% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 18% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Norman 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) and in rain, sleet or snow.
Norman at a glance: I-35 deadliest road: 13 fatal truck crashes within 15 miles of Norman since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 384 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Norman. They injured 133 people and killed 5.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.4% of the year) and are lowest in December (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 15 miles of Norman is I-35, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-40 (7), I-240 (3) and SR-9 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Norman fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Norman
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 13 |
| I-40 | 7 |
| I-240 | 3 |
| SR-9 | 3 |
| 120th Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-60TH Ave Se | 1 |
| CR-72ND Ave Se | 1 |
| N I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| S I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| Sunnylane Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Norman) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 141 |
| N Flood Ave | 12 |
| Interstate 35 North | 10 |
| W Tecumseh Rd | 9 |
| Classen Blvd | 8 |
| W State Hwy 9 | 7 |
| W Main St | 7 |
| N Porter Ave | 6 |
Norman at a glance
| Population | 131,010 |
| Land area | 178.7 sq mi |
| Density | 733 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73026) | $94,014 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73026) | $273,109 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Norman 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 | 12 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 15 | +30% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 42 | +181% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 29 | -31% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 29 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Norman
How many truck accidents are there in Norman?
384 truck crashes have been reported in Norman since 2015, with 5 deaths and 133 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Norman?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Norman since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Norman?
Truck crashes in Norman peak in September, with 10.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Norman?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Norman since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How does Norman compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Norman has 28.1 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Norman?
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.