Ketchum, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ketchum: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ketchum and Craig County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Craig County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 345 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Craig County compares with Oklahoma
Craig County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Craig County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Craig County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 218.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 55% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.2% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 30.9% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Craig County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Craig County: 1 in 159 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Craig County. They injured 175 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Ketchum since 2015, this page uses Craig County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (6.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-60 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-44 (1) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Ketchum fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-60, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Craig County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 4 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Craig County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 70 |
| I-44 (Will Rogers Turnpike) | 27 |
| US-60 | 22 |
| I-44 (Wrtp) | 22 |
| I-44 Will Rogers Turnpike | 13 |
| Will Rogers Turnpike (I-44) | 11 |
| State Highway 2 | 9 |
| Interstate 44 (Wrtp) | 9 |
Ketchum at a glance
| Population | 516 |
| Land area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Density | 249 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74349) | $53,370 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74349) | $251,335 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Craig 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 | 18 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 24 | +36% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 30 | +24% | 1.3 |
| 2020s | 30 | -2% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 30. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ketchum
How many truck crashes happen in Ketchum?
Since 2015, 345 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Craig County (175 injured, 14 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Ketchum?
US-60 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ketchum since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ketchum?
The worst month is August: 12.8% of truck crashes in Craig County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Ketchum?
Since 2015, Craig County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Ketchum compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Craig County has 218.5 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Ketchum?
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.