Oakland, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oakland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oakland and Marshall County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Marshall County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
3 of 104 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Marshall County compares with Oklahoma
Marshall County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Marshall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Marshall County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 50.7 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 79% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 28.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 29% below the state |
| After dark | 13.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 48% below the state |
Marshall County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Marshall County: 1 in 45 crashes involve a garbage truck (3 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Marshall County has recorded 104 truck crashes since 2015, with 58 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 45 days.
Only 10 truck crashes were reported in Oakland since 2015; patterns below come from Marshall County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in November (1.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 28.9% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-70 leads within 10 miles of Oakland with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-32 (2), SR-70F (2) and SR-1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
3 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Oakland fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Marshall County.
- Look at alternatives to US-70 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Marshall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 5 |
| SR-32 | 2 |
| SR-70F | 2 |
| SR-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Marshall County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 16 |
| US-377 | 8 |
| Ok-199 | 6 |
| Ok-32 | 5 |
| Sh-199 | 4 |
| Sh-99 | 4 |
| SR-70 | 3 |
| Sh-32 | 3 |
Oakland at a glance
| Population | 916 |
| Land area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Density | 641 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73446) | $58,462 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73446) | $157,483 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Marshall 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 | 5 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +66% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 9 | +14% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 9 | +2% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 9. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oakland
How many truck crashes happen in Oakland?
Since 2015, 104 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Marshall County (58 injured, 6 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oakland?
NHTSA data shows US-70 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oakland since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Oakland?
The worst month is July: 12.5% of truck crashes in Marshall County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oakland?
3 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Marshall County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Oakland compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 50.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Marshall County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oakland?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.