Heavener, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Heavener: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Heavener 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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Le Flore County: 6.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oklahoma: 4.1).
Overview
Le Flore County has recorded 393 truck crashes since 2015, with 183 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
Only 24 truck crashes were reported in Heavener since 2015; patterns below come from Le Flore County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Heavener since 2015: US-271 (1) and US-59 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Heavener fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Le Flore County.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-271 | 1 |
| US-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 |
Heavener at a glance
| Population | 3,057 |
| Land area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Density | 622 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74940) | $50,677 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74940) | $121,039 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 39. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Heavener
How many truck accidents are there in Heavener?
Le Flore County has had 393 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 183 people and killing 25.
When do most truck crashes happen in Heavener?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Le Flore County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Heavener?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Le Flore County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Heavener compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Le Flore County has 73.8 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Heavener?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.