Yeager, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Yeager: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Yeager 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). It runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Hughes County at a glance: August 15.4% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other 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.
With 1 truck crash reported in Yeager 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%.
November through March accounts for 34.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Yeager happened on US-270 (2), SR-48 (1) and SR-9 (1); no road leads clearly.
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 Yeager 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Yeager at a glance
| Population | 50 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 267 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74848) | $52,614 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74848) | $113,618 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Yeager
How many truck accidents are there in Yeager?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hughes County (37 injured, 7 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Yeager?
August has the most truck crashes in Hughes County, 15.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Yeager?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hughes County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Yeager compared with Oklahoma?
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 Yeager?
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.