Arkoma, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Arkoma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Arkoma and Le Flore County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Le Flore County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 393 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Le Flore County compares with Oklahoma
Le Flore County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Le Flore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Le Flore County sits below Oklahoma on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Arkoma: I-40 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Arkoma since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 393 crashes involving commercial trucks in Le Flore County since 2015: 183 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
Arkoma had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Le Flore County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Arkoma is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-64 (4), SR-255 (2) and US-71 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Arkoma fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Le Flore County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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 Le Flore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| US-64 | 4 |
| SR-255 | 2 |
| US-71 | 2 |
| I-540 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Le Flore County) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 69 |
| US-59 | 62 |
| US-271 | 27 |
| United States Highway 259 | 17 |
| Sh-112 | 11 |
| State Highway 112 | 11 |
| United States Highway 59 | 11 |
| US-270 | 9 |
Arkoma at a glance
| Population | 1,858 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 535 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74901) | $43,929 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74901) | $78,682 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Le Flore 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 | 23 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +6% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +19% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 39 | +38% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 39 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Arkoma
How many truck crashes happen in Arkoma?
Since 2015, 393 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Le Flore County (183 injured, 25 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Arkoma?
I-40 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Arkoma since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Arkoma?
Truck crashes in Le Flore County peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Arkoma?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Le Flore County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How does Arkoma compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Le Flore County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Arkoma?
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.