Jackson County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Jackson 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
0 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Jackson County compares with Oklahoma
Jackson County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Jackson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Jackson County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 37.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 52% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 85% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 24.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Jackson County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Jackson County: 0 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.0%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Jackson County has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 39 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 43.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (9.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
US-283 leads in Jackson County with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-62 (2) and CR-210 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Jackson County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-283 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 27.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 5.9% 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
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 Jackson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 4 |
| US-62 | 2 |
| CR-210 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Jackson County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 30 |
| US-283 | 20 |
| State Highway 6 | 3 |
| United States Highway 62 | 3 |
| E County Road 159 | 2 |
| Hwy 62 (East Broadway) | 2 |
| S County Road 210 | 2 |
| Sh-6 | 2 |
Jackson County at a glance
| Population | 24,541 |
| Land area | 802.7 sq mi |
| Density | 31 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $63,500 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Jackson 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 | 5 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 7 | +35% | 0.3 |
| 2010s | 10 | +44% | 0.4 |
| 2020s | 9 | -10% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 9. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Jackson County
ZIP codes in Jackson County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Jackson County
How common are truck crashes in Jackson County?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, with 7 deaths and 37 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Jackson County?
US-283 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Jackson County since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Jackson County?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Jackson County?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Jackson County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Jackson County compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Jackson County?
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.