Okfuskee County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Okfuskee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Okfuskee County compares with Oklahoma
Okfuskee County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Okfuskee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Okfuskee County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Okfuskee County has lower values than Oklahoma for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Okfuskee County at a glance: 13.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Okfuskee County. They injured 59 people and killed 6.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 52.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Okfuskee County is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-970 (1) and SR-56 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Okfuskee County fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Okfuskee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Okfuskee County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| CR-970 | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Okfuskee County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 112 |
| US-75 | 7 |
| US-62 | 5 |
| State Highway 48 | 4 |
| Interstate 40 (Westbound) | 3 |
| Sh-27 | 3 |
| Sh-48 | 3 |
| Sh-56 | 3 |
Okfuskee County at a glance
| Population | 11,364 |
| Land area | 618.5 sq mi |
| Density | 18 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $45,643 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Okfuskee 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +15% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +55% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Okfuskee County
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Questions fleets ask about Okfuskee County
How many truck accidents are there in Okfuskee County?
Okfuskee County has had 176 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 6.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Okfuskee County?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Okfuskee County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Okfuskee County?
February has the most truck crashes in Okfuskee County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Okfuskee County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Okfuskee County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does Okfuskee County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 135.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Okfuskee County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Okfuskee County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.