Bethany, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bethany: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bethany and Oklahoma County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Oklahoma County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oklahoma County compares with Oklahoma
Oklahoma County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oklahoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Oklahoma County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Oklahoma on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Oklahoma County: +127% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (542 vs 239).
Overview
Police reported 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oklahoma County since 2015: 2,245 people were injured and 105 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
With 25 truck crashes reported in Bethany since 2015, this page uses Oklahoma County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
3.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Bethany with 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-44 (12), I-35 (7) and SR-3 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
104 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Bethany fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oklahoma County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Oklahoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 17 |
| I-44 | 12 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| I-235 | 2 |
| I-240 | 2 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oklahoma County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 763 |
| I-35 | 666 |
| I-44 | 613 |
| I-240 | 175 |
| I-235 | 69 |
| I-35 North | 46 |
| I-40 East | 42 |
| I-40 West | 38 |
Bethany at a glance
| Population | 20,421 |
| Land area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Density | 3,906 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73008) | $57,459 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73008) | $173,076 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oklahoma 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 | 198 | — | 6.9 |
| 2000s | 239 | +20% | 6.7 |
| 2010s | 508 | +113% | 8.5 |
| 2020s | 541 | +7% | 10.6 |
In the 1990s about 198 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 541. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 9.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bethany
How many truck accidents are there in Bethany?
Since 2015, 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oklahoma County (2,245 injured, 105 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bethany?
I-40 had 17 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bethany since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Bethany?
Truck crashes in Oklahoma County peak in June, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Bethany?
Since 2015, Oklahoma County has reported 104 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bethany compare with Oklahoma?
Oklahoma County records 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Bethany?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.