Harmon County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Harmon 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
1 of 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Harmon County compares with Oklahoma
Harmon County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Harmon County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Harmon County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 110.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 14.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.21 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 52% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.1% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 44% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 10.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 74% below the state |
| After dark | 17.9% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 30% below the state |
Harmon County sits below Oklahoma on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Harmon County: 14.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oklahoma: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 28 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harmon County since 2015: 6 people were injured and 4 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 143 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (21.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (0.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 10.7% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (10.7%).
0.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Harmon County since 2015: US-62 (3) and SR-30 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.6% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Harmon County fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Harmon County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Harmon County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 3 |
| SR-30 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Harmon County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 13 |
| State Highway 30 | 3 |
| United States Highway 62 | 3 |
| E 1660 Rd | 2 |
| State Highway 9 | 2 |
| County Road 1710 | 1 |
| Cr 1610 | 1 |
| Sh 30 | 1 |
Harmon County at a glance
| Population | 2,315 |
| Land area | 537.3 sq mi |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $43,147 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Harmon 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 | 1 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 2 | +186% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 3 | +4% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -10% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 1 to 2. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Harmon County
ZIP codes in Harmon County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Harmon County
How many truck accidents are there in Harmon County?
28 truck crashes have been reported in Harmon County since 2015, with 4 deaths and 6 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Harmon County?
Truck crashes in Harmon County peak in September, with 21.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Harmon County?
Since 2015, Harmon County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 3.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Harmon County compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Harmon County has 110.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Harmon 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.