Johnston County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Johnston 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
1 of 122 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Johnston County compares with Oklahoma
Johnston County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnston County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnston County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 99.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 3.9× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.58 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 37% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 83% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 28.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 23% below the state |
Johnston County sits below Oklahoma on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Johnston County: 15.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 122 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnston County since 2015: 70 people were injured and 18 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 36 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.8% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (12.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes in Johnston County since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-78 (2), US-377 (2), CR-OLD Mill Creek (1), SR-1 (1) and SR-48 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Johnston County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnston County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 28.3% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Johnston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Johnston County) |
|---|---|
| SR-78 | 2 |
| US-377 | 2 |
| CR-OLD Mill Creek | 1 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnston County) |
|---|---|
| Ok-48 | 17 |
| Sh-48 | 11 |
| State Highway 48 | 8 |
| Ok-1 | 7 |
| SR-48 | 6 |
| State Highway 7 | 4 |
| Ok-48A | 3 |
| Ok-78 | 3 |
Johnston County at a glance
| Population | 10,293 |
| Land area | 643.0 sq mi |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $52,759 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnston 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 | 6 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 6 | +0% | 0.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +58% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 13 | +48% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 13 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Johnston County
ZIP codes in Johnston County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Johnston County
How many truck crashes happen in Johnston County?
Since 2015, 122 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnston County (70 injured, 18 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Johnston County?
The worst month is August: 13.1% of truck crashes in Johnston County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Johnston County?
Since 2015, Johnston County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Johnston County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Johnston County records 99.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Johnston 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.