Stuart, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stuart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stuart 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 |
Hughes County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for 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
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hughes County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 66 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Stuart since 2015, this page uses Hughes County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Stuart since 2015: CR-HAYWOOD Rd (1) and US-270 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Stuart fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 6.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Hughes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-HAYWOOD Rd | 1 |
| US-270 | 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 |
Stuart at a glance
| Population | 192 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 703 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74570) | $57,131 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74570) | $163,450 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stuart
How many truck accidents are there in Stuart?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hughes County (37 injured, 7 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Stuart?
Truck crashes in Hughes County peak in August, with 15.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stuart?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Hughes County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Stuart compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 41.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hughes County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stuart?
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.