Tishomingo, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tishomingo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Tishomingo and Johnston County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Johnston County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Johnston County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Johnston County at a glance: 15.9 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Oklahoma.
Overview
Johnston County has recorded 122 truck crashes since 2015, with 70 people injured and 18 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 36 days in fully reported years.
Tishomingo had 15 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Johnston County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 13.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 12.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Tishomingo since 2015: SR-78 (2), US-377 (2) and SR-1 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Tishomingo 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.
- 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 Johnston County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-78 | 2 |
| US-377 | 2 |
| SR-1 | 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 |
Tishomingo at a glance
| Population | 3,083 |
| Land area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Density | 584 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73460) | $46,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73460) | $135,367 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 6 to 13. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Tishomingo
How common are truck crashes in Tishomingo?
Johnston County has had 122 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 70 people and killing 18.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Tishomingo?
August has the most truck crashes in Johnston County, 13.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Tishomingo?
Since 2015, Johnston County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Tishomingo compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 99.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnston County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Tishomingo?
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.