Depew, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Depew: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Depew and Creek County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Creek County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 849 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Creek County compares with Oklahoma
Creek County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Creek County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Creek County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Creek County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Creek County at a glance: 1 in 385 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 849 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Creek County. They injured 377 people and killed 43.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Depew had 78 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Creek County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of Depew with 11 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-48 (1), SR-66 (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Depew fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Creek County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 11 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Creek County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 355 |
| I-44 (Turner Turnpike) | 78 |
| Turner Turnpike (I-44) | 35 |
| Turner Turnpike | 18 |
| Sh 66 | 17 |
| I-44 Turner Turnpike | 16 |
| Eastbound Interstate 44/Turner | 13 |
| State Highway 66 | 12 |
Depew at a glance
| Population | 415 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 406 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74028) | $46,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74028) | $182,271 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Creek 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 | 25 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 37 | +45% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +55% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 81 | +42% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 81. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Depew
How many truck accidents are there in Depew?
849 truck crashes have been reported in Creek County since 2015, with 43 deaths and 377 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Depew?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Depew: 11.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Depew?
May has the most truck crashes in Creek County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Depew?
Since 2015, Creek County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Depew compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 104.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Creek County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Depew?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.