Blair, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Blair: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Blair and Jackson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Jackson County numbers.
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 has lower values than Oklahoma for 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).
Jackson County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 111 crashes involving commercial trucks in Jackson County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 7 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 39 days in fully reported years.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Blair since 2015, this page uses Jackson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.3%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Blair since 2015 were spread across roads: US-283 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Jackson County.
Route planning tips for Blair fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 27.5% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-283 | 2 |
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 |
Blair at a glance
| Population | 710 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,488 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73526) | $65,536 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73526) | $204,440 |
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 large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Blair
How many truck crashes happen in Blair?
Jackson County has had 111 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Blair?
The worst month is August: 11.7% of truck crashes in Jackson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Blair?
Since 2015, Jackson County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Blair compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 37.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Jackson County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Blair?
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.