Ellis County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ellis 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
0 of 54 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ellis County compares with Oklahoma
Ellis County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ellis County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ellis County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 128.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 11% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 17.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 3.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 22% below the state |
| After dark | 17.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Ellis County has lower values than Oklahoma for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Ellis County: 17.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 54 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ellis County since 2015: 22 people were injured and 3 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 79 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 16.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 0.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 31.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (11.1%).
17.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Ellis County since 2015: CR-NS175 (1) and CR-NS191 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Ellis County.
Route planning tips for Ellis County fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Morning starts matter: 29.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 17.6% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ellis County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Ellis County) |
|---|---|
| CR-NS175 | 1 |
| CR-NS191 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ellis County) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 9 |
| US-60 | 9 |
| Sh-15 | 5 |
| Ok-15 | 3 |
| County Road(Ns190 | 2 |
| E County Road 37 | 2 |
| S County Road 184 | 2 |
| County Road (E/W 62) | 1 |
Ellis County at a glance
| Population | 3,601 |
| Land area | 1,231.5 sq mi |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,450 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ellis 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 | 2 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 4 | +52% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +142% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 6 | -33% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 2 to 6. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Ellis County
ZIP codes in Ellis County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Ellis County
How many truck crashes happen in Ellis County?
54 truck crashes have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, with 3 deaths and 22 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Ellis County?
Truck crashes in Ellis County peak in June, with 16.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ellis County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ellis County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ellis County compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Ellis County has 128.8 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ellis County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.