Wainwright, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Wainwright: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Wainwright 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 runs above Oklahoma on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Wainwright: US-62 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Wainwright.
Overview
Police reported 626 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muskogee County since 2015: 295 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Wainwright had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Muskogee County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
US-62 leads within 10 miles of Wainwright with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-69 (1) and W 103rd St Wainwright Rd (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 Wainwright fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Muskogee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-62 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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-62 | 3 |
| US-69 | 1 |
| W 103rd St Wainwright Rd | 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 |
Wainwright at a glance
| Population | 96 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74468) | $66,875 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74468) | $108,521 |
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. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Wainwright
How many truck crashes happen in Wainwright?
626 truck crashes have been reported in Muskogee County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 295 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Wainwright?
US-62 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Wainwright since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Wainwright?
Truck crashes in Muskogee County peak in May, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Wainwright?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muskogee County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Wainwright compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Muskogee County has 84.5 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Wainwright?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.