Seward, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seward: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Seward and Logan County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Logan County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 337 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Logan County compares with Oklahoma
Logan County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Logan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Logan County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 59.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 25% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.2% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Logan County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
Seward at a glance: I-35 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Seward: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Logan County has recorded 337 truck crashes since 2015, with 154 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Seward since 2015, this page uses Logan County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 41.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Seward is I-35, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-33 (4), S Pine St (1) and SR-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 3 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Seward fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Logan County.
- Look at alternatives to I-35 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 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 Logan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 5 |
| SR-33 | 4 |
| S Pine St | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| Waterloo Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Logan County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 129 |
| Sh-74 | 14 |
| State Highway 33 | 10 |
| I-35 South | 9 |
| Sh-33 | 8 |
| Sh-105 | 7 |
| Ok-33 | 6 |
| Sh 33 | 5 |
Seward at a glance
| Land area | 0.1 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Logan 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 | 13 | — | 0.7 |
| 2000s | 14 | +3% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 33 | +139% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 29 | -13% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 13 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Seward
How many truck accidents are there in Seward?
Logan County has had 337 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 154 people and killing 22.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Seward?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Seward: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Seward?
July has the most truck crashes in Logan County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Seward?
Garbage trucks were involved in 3 reported crashes in Logan County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Seward compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 59.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Logan County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Seward?
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.