Custer County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Custer 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
3 of 576 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Custer County compares with Oklahoma
Custer County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Custer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Custer County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 192.1 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 61% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 39.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Custer County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Custer County at a glance: 12.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 576 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Custer County. They injured 252 people and killed 26.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 12.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.9% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 6.2% of truck crashes.
12.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). It is followed by CR-0860 (1), CR-2360 (1) and I 40 Service Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 3 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Custer County fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 12.9% 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 Custer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Custer County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| CR-0860 | 1 |
| CR-2360 | 1 |
| I 40 Service Rd | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| SR-54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Custer County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 368 |
| US-183 | 23 |
| Sh-54 | 20 |
| Interstate Highway 40 | 13 |
| State Highway 54 | 9 |
| Ok-33 | 8 |
| Sh-33 | 7 |
| E Main St | 5 |
Custer County at a glance
| Population | 28,266 |
| Land area | 988.8 sq mi |
| Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $60,188 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Custer 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 | 22 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 31 | +41% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 55 | +76% | 1.6 |
| 2020s | 47 | -14% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 22 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 47. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Custer County
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Questions fleets ask about Custer County
How many truck accidents are there in Custer County?
576 truck crashes have been reported in Custer County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 252 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Custer County?
I-40 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Custer County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Custer County?
Truck crashes in Custer County peak in February, with 12.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Custer County?
Since 2015, Custer County has reported 3 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Custer County compare with Oklahoma?
Custer County records 192.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Custer County?
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.