Locust Grove, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Locust Grove: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Locust Grove and Mayes County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Mayes County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 612 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Mayes County compares with Oklahoma
Mayes County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Mayes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Mayes County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 137.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 74% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 28.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Mayes County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mayes County: 1 in 278 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 612 crashes involving commercial trucks in Mayes County since 2015: 275 people were injured and 40 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 7 days in fully reported years.
Locust Grove had 57 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Mayes County numbers.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-69 leads within 10 miles of Locust Grove with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-412 (3), SR-69A (2) and SR-82 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.7%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Locust Grove fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 Mayes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 4 |
| US-412 | 3 |
| SR-69A | 2 |
| SR-82 | 2 |
| CR-KENWOOD Rd | 1 |
| US-412A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Mayes County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 105 |
| I-44 | 57 |
| United States Highway 69 | 28 |
| Interstate 44 (Wrtp) | 27 |
| US-412 | 25 |
| I-44 (Will Rogers Turnpike) | 12 |
| State Highway 20 | 10 |
| State Highway 82 | 10 |
Locust Grove at a glance
| Population | 1,399 |
| Land area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Density | 767 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74352) | $57,383 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74352) | $138,683 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Mayes 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 | 25 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 39 | +58% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 46 | +17% | 2.0 |
| 2020s | 60 | +31% | 3.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 60 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 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 3.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Locust Grove
How many truck accidents are there in Locust Grove?
612 truck crashes have been reported in Mayes County since 2015, with 40 deaths and 275 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Locust Grove?
NHTSA data shows US-69 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Locust Grove since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Locust Grove?
The worst month is June: 11.1% of truck crashes in Mayes County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Locust Grove?
Since 2015, Mayes County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
How does Locust Grove compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Mayes County has 137.3 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Locust Grove?
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.