Kingfisher County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kingfisher 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
3 of 400 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kingfisher County compares with Oklahoma
Kingfisher County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kingfisher County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kingfisher County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 327.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 32% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 29.9% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Kingfisher County is lower 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 morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Kingfisher County: 1 in 156 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.6%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Kingfisher County has recorded 400 truck crashes since 2015, with 182 people injured and 26 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (11.5% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by SR-3 (3), SR-51 (3) and SR-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Kingfisher County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kingfisher County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Kingfisher County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Kingfisher County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-51 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| CR-840 | 1 |
| CR-E820 | 1 |
| CR-N2820 | 1 |
| CR-NS2820 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kingfisher County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 59 |
| Sh-3 | 17 |
| State Highway 3 | 16 |
| State Highway 33 | 15 |
| Sh-33 | 12 |
| State Highway 51 | 10 |
| United States Highway 81 | 10 |
| United States 81 | 7 |
Kingfisher County at a glance
| Population | 15,820 |
| Land area | 898.1 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $74,972 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kingfisher 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 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +35% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 39 | +488% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 30 | -24% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 5 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 30. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Kingfisher County
ZIP codes in Kingfisher County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Kingfisher County
How many truck crashes happen in Kingfisher County?
400 truck crashes have been reported in Kingfisher County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 182 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kingfisher County?
Since 2015, US-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Kingfisher County: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kingfisher County?
The worst month is June: 11.5% of truck crashes in Kingfisher County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kingfisher County?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kingfisher County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kingfisher County compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Kingfisher County has 327.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kingfisher 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, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.