South Coffeyville, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in South Coffeyville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in South Coffeyville 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nowata County: December worst month: 14.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Nowata County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in South Coffeyville since 2015; patterns below come from Nowata County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 14.0% of truck crashes.
6.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-169 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). It is followed by US-166 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for South Coffeyville fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-169; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 24.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 6.4% 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.
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 | 4 |
| US-166 | 2 |
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 |
South Coffeyville at a glance
| Population | 694 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 940 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74072) | $67,708 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74072) | $165,049 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 South Coffeyville
How many truck accidents are there in South Coffeyville?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nowata County (51 injured, 5 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in South Coffeyville?
Since 2015, US-169 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of South Coffeyville: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in South Coffeyville?
The worst month is December: 14.0% of truck crashes in Nowata County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in South Coffeyville?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nowata County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in South Coffeyville compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Nowata County has 103.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in South Coffeyville?
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.