Millerton, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Millerton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Millerton and McCurtain County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use McCurtain County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 417 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCurtain County compares with Oklahoma
McCurtain County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCurtain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCurtain County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
McCurtain County has lower values than Oklahoma for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Millerton: US-70 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Millerton: 4 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 417 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McCurtain County. They injured 230 people and killed 24.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 11 truck crashes reported in Millerton since 2015, this page uses McCurtain County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (8.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
US-70 leads within 10 miles of Millerton with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-37 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Millerton fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in McCurtain County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 McCurtain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 4 |
| SR-37 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCurtain County) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 86 |
| US-70 | 63 |
| Sh-3 | 27 |
| Ok-3 | 16 |
| State Highway 3 | 13 |
| Sh-98 | 11 |
| United States 259 | 11 |
| United States 70 | 10 |
Millerton at a glance
| Population | 213 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 132 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74750) | $38,333 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCurtain 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 | 23 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +18% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +47% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | -16% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Millerton
How common are truck crashes in Millerton?
McCurtain County has had 417 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 230 people and killing 24.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Millerton?
US-70 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Millerton since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Millerton?
The worst month is December: 10.3% of truck crashes in McCurtain County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Millerton?
Since 2015, McCurtain County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Millerton compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 126.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in McCurtain County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Millerton?
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.