Indianola, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Indianola: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Indianola 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 |
Delaware County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Delaware County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 240 crashes involving commercial trucks in Delaware County since 2015: 116 people were injured and 11 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 16 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Indianola since 2015, this page uses Delaware County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.1% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 31.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in 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
Within this area, US-59 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: SR-43 (2), SR-20 (1) and SR-72 (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 Indianola fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 5 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-72 | 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 |
Indianola at a glance
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74346) | $49,556 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74346) | $134,862 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Indianola
How many truck accidents are there in Indianola?
Delaware County has had 240 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 116 people and killing 11.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Indianola?
Since 2015, US-59 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Indianola: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Indianola?
Truck crashes in Delaware County peak in October, with 12.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Indianola?
Since 2015, Delaware County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Indianola compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Delaware County has 53.9 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Indianola?
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.