Stratford, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stratford: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stratford 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 |
Garvin County sits below Oklahoma 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% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (26) to the 2010s (51).
Overview
Police reported 644 crashes involving commercial trucks in Garvin County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 30 truck crashes were reported in Stratford since 2015; patterns below come from Garvin County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Stratford since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-19 (2), SR-3W (2), US-177 (2) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Stratford fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- With 7.0% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| SR-3W | 2 |
| US-177 | 2 |
| SR-3 | 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 |
Stratford at a glance
| Population | 1,427 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,411 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74872) | $56,321 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74872) | $178,441 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stratford
How many truck accidents are there in Stratford?
Since 2015, 644 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Garvin County (243 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Stratford?
The worst month is February: 11.2% of truck crashes in Garvin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stratford?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Garvin County since 2015 (1.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Stratford compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 230.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Garvin County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Stratford?
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.