Pryor Creek, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pryor Creek: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pryor Creek 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. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Mayes County: 1 in 278 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.4%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Mayes County has recorded 612 truck crashes since 2015, with 275 people injured and 40 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Pryor Creek since 2015; patterns below come from Mayes County as a whole.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (7.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Pryor Creek is US-69, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-412 (3), I-44 (2) and SR-69A (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.7% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Pryor Creek fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Mayes County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 6.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Mayes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 8 |
| US-412 | 3 |
| I-44 | 2 |
| SR-69A | 2 |
| CR-S428 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-69 | 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 |
Pryor Creek at a glance
| Population | 9,700 |
| Land area | 10.1 sq mi |
| Density | 958 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74361) | $58,681 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74361) | $218,294 |
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 Pryor Creek
How common are truck crashes in Pryor Creek?
Since 2015, 612 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Mayes County (275 injured, 40 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pryor Creek?
US-69 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pryor Creek since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pryor Creek?
Truck crashes in Mayes County peak in June, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pryor Creek?
Since 2015, Mayes County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pryor Creek compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Mayes County has 137.3 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pryor Creek?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.