Drummond, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Drummond: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Drummond and Garfield County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Garfield County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 371 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garfield County compares with Oklahoma
Garfield County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garfield County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garfield County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 55.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 30% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 59% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 29% below the state |
Garfield County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Garfield County: 1 in 172 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Garfield County has recorded 371 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 16 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
Only 7 truck crashes were reported in Drummond since 2015; patterns below come from Garfield County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is October at 5.4%.
November through March accounts for 39.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 9–10 am, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Drummond since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-132 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Drummond fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Garfield County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 27.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 Garfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-132 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garfield County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 22 |
| US-60 | 14 |
| US-412 | 14 |
| E Maine | 14 |
| US-81 | 13 |
| E Owen K Garriott Rd | 9 |
| E Hwy 412 | 8 |
| Sh-74 | 7 |
Drummond at a glance
| Population | 462 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 1,686 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73735) | $112,000 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garfield 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 | 13 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 14 | +7% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 44 | +220% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 28 | -36% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 13 a year in the 1990s and 28 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Drummond
How common are truck crashes in Drummond?
Since 2015, 371 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Garfield County (184 injured, 16 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Drummond?
June has the most truck crashes in Garfield County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Drummond?
Since 2015, Garfield County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Drummond compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 55.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Garfield County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Drummond?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.