Billings, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Billings: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Billings and Noble County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Noble County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 295 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Noble County compares with Oklahoma
Noble County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Noble County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Noble County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 247.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 3.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.4× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 47% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 26% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Noble County sits below Oklahoma on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Noble County: May 14.6% of truck crashes happen in May, more than any other month.
Overview
Noble County has recorded 295 truck crashes since 2015, with 155 people injured and 17 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
Only 86 truck crashes were reported in Billings since 2015; patterns below come from Noble County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 14.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.9% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 6–7 pm stands out with 7.8% of truck crashes.
7.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-74 (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Billings fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-35, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 7.8% 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
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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Noble County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 3 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Noble County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 142 |
| US-412 | 13 |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 13 |
| US-177 | 9 |
| US-64 | 9 |
| I-35 (Southbound Lanes) | 8 |
| United States 412 | 7 |
| United States Highway 412 | 6 |
Billings at a glance
| Population | 573 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 851 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74630) | $41,641 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Noble 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 | 14 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 19 | +42% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 29 | +53% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 26 | -11% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 14 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 26. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Billings
How many truck crashes happen in Billings?
Noble County has had 295 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 155 people and killing 17.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Billings?
I-35 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Billings since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Billings?
May has the most truck crashes in Noble County, 14.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Billings?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Noble County since 2015 (0.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Billings compared with Oklahoma?
Noble County records 247.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Billings?
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.