Fort Gibson, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fort Gibson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fort Gibson and Muskogee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Muskogee County numbers.
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.
What stands out in Fort Gibson: US-69 5 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Fort Gibson.
Overview
Muskogee County has recorded 626 truck crashes since 2015, with 295 people injured and 26 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Only 19 truck crashes were reported in Fort Gibson since 2015; patterns below come from Muskogee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.2% of the yearly total, while August has the fewest (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 within 10 miles of Fort Gibson is US-69, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Muskogee Tpk (1), Muskogee Tpk Off-Ramp (1) and Muskogee Tpk Sr-165 (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 Fort Gibson fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-69; 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.
- 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 Muskogee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 5 |
| Muskogee Tpk | 1 |
| Muskogee Tpk Off-Ramp | 1 |
| Muskogee Tpk Sr-165 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
| W 40th St | 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 |
Fort Gibson at a glance
| Population | 3,814 |
| Land area | 13.4 sq mi |
| Density | 286 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74434) | $73,363 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74434) | $190,731 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fort Gibson
How many truck crashes happen in Fort Gibson?
Since 2015, 626 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Muskogee County (295 injured, 26 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Fort Gibson?
US-69 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fort Gibson since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Fort Gibson?
Truck crashes in Muskogee County peak in May, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fort Gibson?
Since 2015, Muskogee County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Fort Gibson compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 84.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Muskogee County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fort Gibson?
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.