Newcastle, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Newcastle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Newcastle and McClain County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McClain County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 789 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McClain County compares with Oklahoma
McClain County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McClain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McClain County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 154.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.1% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 30.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
McClain County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in McClain County: 1 in 370 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
McClain County has recorded 789 truck crashes since 2015, with 370 people injured and 36 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
Newcastle had 142 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use McClain County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (10.6% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.8%).
November through March accounts for 36.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Newcastle is I-35, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-44 (5), SR-37 (3) and SR-4 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Newcastle fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McClain County.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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 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 McClain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 8 |
| I-44 | 5 |
| SR-37 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
| SR-76 | 2 |
| He Bailey Spur | 1 |
| N I-35 Service Rd | 1 |
| Sunnylane Rd | 1 |
| Sw 119th St | 1 |
| Sw 19th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McClain County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 379 |
| SR-62 | 22 |
| SR-9 | 21 |
| I-44 | 20 |
| US-177 | 13 |
| I-35 North | 13 |
| Sh-74 | 11 |
| State Highway 76 | 10 |
Newcastle at a glance
| Population | 14,677 |
| Land area | 60.1 sq mi |
| Density | 244 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73065) | $87,358 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73065) | $248,669 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McClain 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 | 19 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 28 | +45% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 62 | +120% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 71 | +16% | 2.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 71. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Newcastle
How common are truck crashes in Newcastle?
McClain County has had 789 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 370 people and killing 36.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Newcastle?
I-35 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Newcastle since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Newcastle?
October has the most truck crashes in McClain County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Newcastle?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in McClain County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Newcastle compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 154.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McClain County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Newcastle?
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.