Washington, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Washington 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, McClain County is lower on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in McClain County: 1 in 370 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 789 crashes involving commercial trucks in McClain County since 2015: 370 people were injured and 36 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
Washington had 25 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
October has the most truck crashes, 10.6% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (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.
3.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Washington is I-35, with 11 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by May Ave (1), SR-39 (1) and SR-74 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Washington fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 11 |
| May Ave | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| US-77 | 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 |
Washington at a glance
| Population | 767 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 524 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73093) | $96,719 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73093) | $315,826 |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Washington
How common are truck crashes in Washington?
McClain County has had 789 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 370 people and killing 36.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington?
NHTSA data shows I-35 with 11 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Washington since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Washington?
October has the most truck crashes in McClain County, 10.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in McClain County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Washington compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, McClain County has 154.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington?
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.