Comanche County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Comanche 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
11 of 434 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Comanche County compares with Oklahoma
Comanche County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Comanche County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Comanche County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 10% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.9× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 20.1% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Comanche County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Oklahoma on injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Comanche County: 1 in 37 crashes involve a garbage truck (11 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 434 crashes involving commercial trucks in Comanche County since 2015: 217 people were injured and 16 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.3%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.2% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 8.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Comanche County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-7 (4), US-62 (4), CR-115 (1), CR-165 (1) and CR-LEE Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.5% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Comanche County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
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 Comanche County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Comanche County) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 4 |
| US-62 | 4 |
| CR-115 | 1 |
| CR-165 | 1 |
| CR-LEE Blvd | 1 |
| SR-58 | 1 |
| SR-65 | 1 |
| Sw 52nd St | 1 |
| Sw 82nd St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Comanche County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 85 |
| US-62 | 27 |
| Sw Lee Blvd | 17 |
| Nw Cache Rd | 15 |
| US-277 | 11 |
| Se Lee Blvd | 10 |
| Nw Rogers Ln | 7 |
| I-44 (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) | 6 |
Comanche County at a glance
| Population | 121,396 |
| Land area | 1,069.3 sq mi |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,509 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Comanche 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 | 19 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 22 | +11% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 44 | +105% | 1.1 |
| 2020s | 34 | -23% | 1.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
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Questions fleets ask about Comanche County
How common are truck crashes in Comanche County?
Since 2015, 434 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Comanche County (217 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Comanche County?
September has the most truck crashes in Comanche County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Comanche County?
Since 2015, Comanche County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Comanche County compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 33.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Comanche County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Comanche County?
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.