Katie, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Katie: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Katie and Garvin County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Garvin County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 644 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garvin County compares with Oklahoma
Garvin County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garvin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garvin County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Garvin County is lower on injuries per crash. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Garvin County at a glance: +101% yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 in the 2000s to 51 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 644 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Garvin County. They injured 243 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Katie since 2015, this page uses Garvin County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-29 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Katie fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 7.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 Garvin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 5 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garvin County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 316 |
| Sh-29 | 23 |
| US-177 | 21 |
| Sh-76 | 20 |
| Sh-19 | 19 |
| Ok-29 | 10 |
| Sh-7 | 9 |
| State Highway 29 | 9 |
Katie at a glance
| Population | 346 |
| Land area | 20.5 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73433) | $58,194 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73433) | $149,394 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garvin 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 | 14 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +85% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 51 | +101% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 60 | +16% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Katie
How many truck accidents are there in Katie?
Since 2015, 644 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Garvin County (243 injured, 25 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Katie?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Katie since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Katie?
Truck crashes in Garvin County peak in February, with 11.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Katie?
Since 2015, Garvin County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Katie compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Garvin County records 230.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Katie?
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.