Talihina, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Talihina: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Talihina and Latimer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Latimer County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Latimer County compares with Oklahoma
Latimer County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Latimer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Latimer County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Latimer County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Latimer County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 57 crashes involving commercial trucks in Latimer County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 74 days in fully reported years.
Only 2 truck crashes were reported in Talihina since 2015; patterns below come from Latimer County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.5%.
November through March accounts for 51.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 26.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Talihina since 2015: SR-63 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Talihina fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Latimer County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Latimer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-63 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Latimer County) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 8 |
| Sh-2 | 8 |
| Nw Highbridge Rd | 3 |
| Ok-63 | 3 |
| Sh-1 | 3 |
| State Highway 1 | 3 |
| State Highway 2 | 2 |
| U.S Highway 270 | 2 |
Talihina at a glance
| Population | 932 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 940 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74571) | $41,105 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74571) | $120,094 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Latimer 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 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +58% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -29% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Talihina
How many truck accidents are there in Talihina?
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Latimer County (19 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Talihina?
January has the most truck crashes in Latimer County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Talihina?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Latimer County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does Talihina compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Latimer County records 51.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Talihina?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.