Murray County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Murray County: 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
0 of 246 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Murray County compares with Oklahoma
Murray County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Murray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Murray County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 153.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 84% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Murray County sits below Oklahoma on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
Murray County at a glance: 0 crashes involve a garbage truck (0 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Murray County has recorded 246 truck crashes since 2015, with 113 people injured and 13 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 17 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 12.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.3%).
Road surface: 0.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Murray County since 2015: I-35 (4), US-177 (4), SR-7 (2) and Chickasaw Turnpike (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Murray County.
Route planning tips for Murray County fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Murray County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Murray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Murray County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 4 |
| US-177 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 2 |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Murray County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 116 |
| Sh-7 | 13 |
| Ok-7 | 11 |
| US-177 | 7 |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 6 |
| US-77 | 5 |
| State Highway 7 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
Murray County at a glance
| Population | 13,754 |
| Land area | 416.4 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $66,450 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Murray 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 | 6 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 13 | +121% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 20 | +57% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 24 | +23% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 6 a year in the 1990s and 24 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Murray County
ZIP codes in Murray County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Murray County
How many truck crashes happen in Murray County?
Since 2015, 246 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Murray County (113 injured, 13 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Murray County?
The worst month is June: 12.6% of truck crashes in Murray County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Murray County?
Since 2015, Murray County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Murray County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 153.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Murray County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Murray County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.