Purcell, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Purcell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 260 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Purcell compares with Oklahoma
Purcell against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Purcell stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Purcell | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 361.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 4.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 31% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 14% below the state |
| After dark | 28.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Purcell has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Purcell: 1 in 250 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Purcell has recorded 260 truck crashes since 2015, with 107 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (15.8% of the year) and are lowest in September (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
5.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (8). After it: SR-74 (2), CR-72ND Ave Se (1) and SR-39 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Purcell fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Purcell.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
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 Purcell
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 8 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
| CR-72ND Ave Se | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Purcell) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 178 |
| Sh 74 | 7 |
| I-35 North | 5 |
| Bryant Ave | 4 |
| Sh-39 | 3 |
| Interstate 35 South | 3 |
| N Green Ave | 3 |
| US-77 | 3 |
Purcell at a glance
| Population | 6,938 |
| Land area | 15.2 sq mi |
| Density | 457 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73080) | $72,500 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73080) | $215,347 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Purcell 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 | 1 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +365% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 23 | +252% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 23 | +3% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 1 truck crash a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 23. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Purcell
How many truck crashes happen in Purcell?
260 truck crashes have been reported in Purcell since 2015, with 17 deaths and 107 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Purcell?
I-35 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Purcell since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Purcell?
Truck crashes in Purcell peak in October, with 15.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Purcell?
Since 2015, Purcell has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Purcell compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 361.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Purcell, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Purcell?
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.