Greer County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Greer 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 22 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Greer County compares with Oklahoma
Greer County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Greer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Greer County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 35.1 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 56% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.8% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 10% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 66.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.6× the state |
| After dark | 33.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Greer County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, winter months (nov–mar) and after dark.
The headline for Greer County: 14.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oklahoma: 4.1).
Overview
Greer County has recorded 22 truck crashes since 2015, with 9 people injured and 3 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 191 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (18.2% of the year) and are lowest in April (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 66.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 5–6 pm stands out with 13.6% of truck crashes.
4.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck in Greer County happened on SR-34 (1), SR-9 (1) and US-283 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Greer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Greer County fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Greer County.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Greer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Greer County) |
|---|---|
| SR-34 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
| US-283 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Greer County) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 9 |
| State Highway 9 | 2 |
| United States Highway 283 | 2 |
| County Road 1470 | 1 |
| I-35 | 1 |
| Ok-6 | 1 |
| Ok-6 528 Ft North Of Old Ok 6 | 1 |
| Old Ok-6 | 1 |
Greer County at a glance
| Population | 5,433 |
| Land area | 639.3 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $59,206 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Greer 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 2 | +1% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 3 | +74% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -44% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 2 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Greer County
ZIP codes in Greer County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Greer County
How common are truck crashes in Greer County?
Since 2015, 22 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Greer County (9 injured, 3 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Greer County?
The worst month is January: 18.2% of truck crashes in Greer County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Greer County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Greer County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Greer County compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Greer County has 35.1 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Greer County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.