Butler, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Butler: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Butler and Delaware County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Delaware County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
11 of 240 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Oklahoma
Delaware County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.9 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Delaware County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Delaware County: 1 in 20 garbage-truck share of crashes is 4.9%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 240 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 11 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 16 days in fully reported years.
Butler had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Delaware County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Butler is US-59, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come CR-NS594 (1), SR-20 (1) and SR-25 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 4.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Butler fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-59; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| CR-NS594 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
| SR-43 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 37 |
| US-412 | 20 |
| US-412A | 13 |
| Sh-20 | 8 |
| United States Highway 59 | 7 |
| US-60 | 7 |
| Sh-85 | 6 |
| State Highway 10 | 6 |
Butler at a glance
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74344) | $58,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74344) | $217,540 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +47% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 23 | +32% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -9% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Butler
How many truck accidents are there in Butler?
Delaware County has had 240 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 116 people and killing 11.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Butler?
US-59 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Butler since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Butler?
The worst month is October: 12.1% of truck crashes in Delaware County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Butler?
Since 2015, Delaware County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How does Butler compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Delaware County has 53.9 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Butler?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.