Shady Point, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Shady Point: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Shady Point 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 has lower values than Oklahoma for 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).
Shady Point at a glance: SR-112 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Shady Point since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 393 crashes involving commercial trucks in Le Flore County since 2015: 183 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 10 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Shady Point since 2015, this page uses Le Flore County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Shady Point is SR-112, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-59 (2) and US-271 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Shady Point fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Le Flore County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-112 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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) |
|---|---|
| SR-112 | 3 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| US-271 | 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 |
Shady Point at a glance
| Population | 1,000 |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Density | 389 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74951) | $49,375 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74951) | $127,022 |
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 Shady Point
How many truck crashes happen in Shady Point?
Since 2015, 393 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Le Flore County (183 injured, 25 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Shady Point?
SR-112 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Shady Point since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Shady Point?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Le Flore County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Shady Point?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Le Flore County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Shady Point compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Le Flore County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Shady Point?
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.