Gould, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Gould: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Gould and Harmon County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Harmon County numbers.
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 has lower values than Oklahoma for 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.
The headline for Harmon County: 14.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 28 crashes involving commercial trucks in Harmon County since 2015: 6 people were injured and 4 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 143 days.
Only 13 truck crashes were reported in Gould since 2015; patterns below come from Harmon County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 21.4% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (0.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 10.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 10.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Gould since 2015: US-62 (2) 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 Gould fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 2 |
| 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 |
Gould at a glance
| Population | 95 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 261 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73544) | $36,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73544) | $107,518 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Gould
How many truck accidents are there in Gould?
Harmon County has had 28 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 6 people and killing 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Gould?
September has the most truck crashes in Harmon County, 21.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Gould?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Harmon County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Gould compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 110.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Harmon County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Gould?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.