Cotton County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cotton 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
1 of 119 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cotton County compares with Oklahoma
Cotton County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cotton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cotton County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 176.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.2% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 13% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 31.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Cotton County has lower values than Oklahoma for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
Cotton County at a glance: 0.9 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oklahoma: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 119 crashes involving commercial trucks in Cotton County since 2015: 46 people were injured and 1 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Cotton County since 2015: SR-53 (1) and US-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Cotton County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cotton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Cotton County) |
|---|---|
| SR-53 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cotton County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 41 |
| US-70 | 18 |
| I-44 (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) | 3 |
| Interstate 44 (E/B Lanes) | 3 |
| Ok-65 | 3 |
| US-277 | 3 |
| I-44 (H.E. Bailey Tpke) | 2 |
| Interstate 44 (W/B Lanes) | 2 |
Cotton County at a glance
| Population | 5,503 |
| Land area | 632.6 sq mi |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $53,539 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cotton 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 | 3 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 6 | +94% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -11% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 14 | +147% | 0.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 14. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Cotton County
ZIP codes in Cotton County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Cotton County
How many truck crashes happen in Cotton County?
Cotton County has had 119 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 46 people and killing 1.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cotton County?
Truck crashes in Cotton County peak in August, with 12.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Cotton County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Cotton County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Cotton County compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Cotton County has 176.8 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cotton County?
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.