Nowata, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nowata: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nowata and Nowata County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Nowata County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nowata County compares with Oklahoma
Nowata County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nowata County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nowata County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Nowata County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nowata County: December 14.0% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Nowata County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 5 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
Only 58 truck crashes were reported in Nowata since 2015; patterns below come from Nowata County as a whole.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Nowata happened on US-169 (3); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Nowata fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Nowata County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nowata County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 53 |
| US-60 | 15 |
| United States Highway 169 | 9 |
| SR-169 | 8 |
| United States 169 | 5 |
| S Ash St | 3 |
| Sh-10 | 2 |
| State Highway 10 | 2 |
Nowata at a glance
| Population | 3,592 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 1,055 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74048) | $52,888 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74048) | $121,854 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nowata 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +100% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +80% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | -25% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 10 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Nowata
How common are truck crashes in Nowata?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Nowata County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 51 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Nowata?
Truck crashes in Nowata County peak in December, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nowata?
Since 2015, Nowata County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Nowata compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nowata County has 103.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Nowata?
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.