Kay County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kay 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
4 of 350 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kay County compares with Oklahoma
Kay County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kay County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.9 | 79.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Kay County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Kay County: I-35 deadliest road: 8 fatal truck crashes in Kay County since 2015.
Overview
Kay County has recorded 350 truck crashes since 2015, with 167 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.7% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.9%).
Road surface: 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Kay County is I-35, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-77 (3), SR-11 (2) and Kygar Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 1.1% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Kay County fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kay County.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 6.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment 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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kay County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 8 |
| US-77 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| Kygar Rd | 1 |
| W Hartford Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kay County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 127 |
| US-77 | 17 |
| US-60 | 13 |
| US-177 | 13 |
| I-35 (Southbound Lanes) | 12 |
| Blk N 14Th St | 5 |
| I-35 (Northbound Lanes) | 5 |
| State Highway 11 | 5 |
Kay County at a glance
| Population | 43,437 |
| Land area | 919.6 sq mi |
| Density | 47 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,958 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kay 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 24 | +19% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 35 | +50% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 29 | -19% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kay County
ZIP codes in Kay County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kay County
How many truck accidents are there in Kay County?
Since 2015, 350 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kay County (167 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Kay County?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Kay County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Kay County?
Truck crashes in Kay County peak in May, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kay County?
Since 2015, Kay County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kay County compare with Oklahoma?
Kay County records 76.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kay County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.