Lawrence Creek, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lawrence Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lawrence Creek 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 runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Creek County: 1 in 385 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Creek County has recorded 849 truck crashes since 2015, with 377 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lawrence Creek since 2015, this page uses Creek County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lawrence Creek is SR-48, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-33 (2) and US-64 (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 Lawrence Creek fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Creek County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-48 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.5% 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
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-48 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| US-64 | 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 |
Lawrence Creek at a glance
| Population | 129 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 186 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74044) | $67,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74044) | $181,091 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 81 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Lawrence Creek
How many truck crashes happen in Lawrence Creek?
Since 2015, 849 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Creek County (377 injured, 43 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Lawrence Creek?
NHTSA data shows SR-48 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lawrence Creek since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lawrence Creek?
Truck crashes in Creek County peak in May, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lawrence Creek?
Since 2015, Creek County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lawrence Creek compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Creek County has 104.2 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Lawrence Creek?
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.