Roosevelt, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roosevelt: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roosevelt 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Kiowa County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Kiowa County: 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.
With 6 truck crashes reported in Roosevelt since 2015, this page uses Kiowa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 15.1% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (3.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Roosevelt happened on US-183 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kiowa County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Roosevelt fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 26.5% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 |
Roosevelt at a glance
| Population | 250 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 508 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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 8 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roosevelt
How many truck crashes happen in Roosevelt?
Kiowa County has had 93 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 34 people and killing 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Roosevelt?
Truck crashes in Kiowa County peak in July, with 15.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Roosevelt?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Kiowa County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Roosevelt compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kiowa County has 91.4 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roosevelt?
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.