Lahoma, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lahoma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lahoma 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Garfield County is lower on 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).
Garfield County at a glance: 1 in 172 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.6%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Garfield County has recorded 371 truck crashes since 2015, with 184 people injured and 16 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Lahoma 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lahoma is US-60, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-720 (1), CR-N2740 (1) and SR-132 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Lahoma fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Garfield County.
- Look at alternatives to US-60 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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
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 Garfield County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
| CR-720 | 1 |
| CR-N2740 | 1 |
| SR-132 | 1 |
| SR-58 | 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 |
Lahoma at a glance
| Population | 526 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,505 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73754) | $95,625 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73754) | $152,156 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 13 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Lahoma
How many truck crashes happen in Lahoma?
371 truck crashes have been reported in Garfield County since 2015, with 16 deaths and 184 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lahoma?
NHTSA data shows US-60 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lahoma since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Lahoma?
The worst month is June: 11.3% of truck crashes in Garfield County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Lahoma?
Since 2015, Garfield County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Lahoma compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Garfield County has 55.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Lahoma?
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.