Muskogee County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Muskogee 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
11 of 626 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muskogee County compares with Oklahoma
Muskogee County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskogee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskogee County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Muskogee County: US-62 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes in Muskogee County since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 626 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muskogee County since 2015: 295 people were injured and 26 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Muskogee County is US-62, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (4), US-69 (3) and Muskogee Tpk Off-Ramp (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 11 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Muskogee County fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-62; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 7.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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 Muskogee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Muskogee County) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 5 |
| I-40 | 4 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| Muskogee Tpk Off-Ramp | 1 |
| Muskogee Tpk Sr-165 | 1 |
| Muskogee Turnpike | 1 |
| Muskogee Turnpike On-Ramp | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| SR-2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskogee County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 77 |
| N 32Nd St | 60 |
| S 32Nd St | 32 |
| US-69 | 22 |
| US-62 | 22 |
| Muskogee Tpke | 15 |
| US-64 | 14 |
| 32Nd St | 11 |
Muskogee County at a glance
| Population | 66,752 |
| Land area | 810.6 sq mi |
| Density | 82 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $54,754 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskogee 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 | 34 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 36 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 51 | +41% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 58 | +14% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Muskogee County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Muskogee County
How many truck accidents are there in Muskogee County?
Muskogee County has had 626 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 295 people and killing 26.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Muskogee County?
NHTSA data shows US-62 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Muskogee County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Muskogee County?
Truck crashes in Muskogee County peak in May, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Muskogee County?
Since 2015, Muskogee County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does Muskogee County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Muskogee County records 84.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Muskogee County?
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.