Dustin, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dustin: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dustin and Hughes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hughes County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Hughes County is lower on 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.
Hughes County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 66 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Dustin since 2015, this page uses Hughes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 15.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 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.
Road surface: 6.6% 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 Dustin since 2015: Indian Nation Tpk (1) and SR-375 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Dustin fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Indian Nation Tpk | 1 |
| SR-375 | 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 |
Dustin at a glance
| Population | 330 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 510 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74839) | $33,333 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74839) | $89,650 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dustin
How many truck crashes happen in Dustin?
Hughes County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Dustin?
Truck crashes in Hughes County peak in August, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Dustin?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hughes County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Dustin compared with Oklahoma?
Hughes County records 41.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Dustin?
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.