Cooperton, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Cooperton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Cooperton and Kiowa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kiowa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 93 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kiowa County compares with Oklahoma
Kiowa County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kiowa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kiowa County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 91.4 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 54% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.6% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 72% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Kiowa County has lower values than Oklahoma for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
Kiowa County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Kiowa County has recorded 93 truck crashes since 2015, with 34 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 48 days in fully reported years.
Cooperton had 8 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kiowa County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 15.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 3.2%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.9% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
2.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Cooperton since 2015: US-183 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Kiowa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Cooperton fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.5% 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
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 Kiowa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-183 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kiowa County) |
|---|---|
| Sh-9 | 15 |
| US-62 | 14 |
| US-183 | 14 |
| Sh-54 | 10 |
| Ok-9 | 5 |
| Ok-54 | 4 |
| E 1630 Rd | 3 |
| Ok-19 | 3 |
Cooperton at a glance
| Population | 4 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73564) | $69,286 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73564) | $99,981 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kiowa 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 | 4 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 5 | +32% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 7 | +35% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 8 | +18% | 0.0 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 8. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Cooperton
How many truck crashes happen in Cooperton?
93 truck crashes have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 34 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Cooperton?
July has the most truck crashes in Kiowa County, 15.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Cooperton?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Cooperton compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kiowa County has 91.4 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Cooperton?
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.