Randlett, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Randlett: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Randlett and Cotton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Cotton County numbers.
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 runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Cotton County: 0.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Oklahoma.
Overview
Cotton County has recorded 119 truck crashes since 2015, with 46 people injured and 1 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 38 days.
Only 49 truck crashes were reported in Randlett since 2015; patterns below come from Cotton County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 2.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 12.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Randlett happened on I-44 (1) and US-70 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Randlett fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 6.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 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 |
Randlett at a glance
| Population | 297 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 474 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73562) | $66,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73562) | $139,913 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Randlett
How common are truck crashes in Randlett?
119 truck crashes have been reported in Cotton County since 2015, with 1 deaths and 46 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Randlett?
August has the most truck crashes in Cotton County, 12.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Randlett?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cotton County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Randlett 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 Randlett?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.