Meeker, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Meeker: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Meeker and Lincoln County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Lincoln County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 596 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Oklahoma
Lincoln County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 160.7 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
Meeker at a glance: I-40 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Meeker since 2015.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 596 truck crashes since 2015, with 270 people injured and 22 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
Meeker had 27 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Lincoln County numbers.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.8% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Meeker is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-177 (3), SR-18 (2) and N Kickapoo St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Meeker fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| US-177 | 3 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| N Kickapoo St | 1 |
| SR-9A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 236 |
| US-177 | 24 |
| Turner Turnpike (I-44) | 22 |
| I-44 (Turner Turnpike) | 16 |
| SR-99 | 15 |
| Turner Turnpike | 12 |
| Sh-99 | 12 |
| US-62 | 11 |
Meeker at a glance
| Population | 1,029 |
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
| Density | 350 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74855) | $60,256 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74855) | $164,356 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 15 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 29 | +92% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 42 | +44% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 61 | +46% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 15 a year in the 1990s and 61 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 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Meeker
How many truck accidents are there in Meeker?
596 truck crashes have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, with 22 deaths and 270 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Meeker?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Meeker since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Meeker?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in September, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Meeker?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Lincoln County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Meeker compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Lincoln County has 160.7 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Meeker?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.