Hughes County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hughes 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 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hughes County compares with Oklahoma
Hughes County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hughes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hughes County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hughes County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Hughes County: August worst month: 15.4% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hughes County. They injured 37 people and killed 7.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.1%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Hughes County since 2015 were spread across roads: US-270 (2), SR-48 (1) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Hughes County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hughes County.
- 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Hughes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hughes County) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 2 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hughes County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 17 |
| US-270 | 15 |
| Sh-9 | 4 |
| Sh-1 | 3 |
| Sh-48 | 3 |
| State Highway 1 | 3 |
| United States Highway 75 | 3 |
| State Highway 9 | 2 |
Hughes County at a glance
| Population | 13,371 |
| Land area | 804.5 sq mi |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,783 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hughes 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +117% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -51% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hughes County
ZIP codes in Hughes County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hughes County
How many truck accidents are there in Hughes County?
65 truck crashes have been reported in Hughes County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hughes County?
August has the most truck crashes in Hughes County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hughes County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hughes County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Hughes County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Hughes County has 41.5 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hughes County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.