Choctaw, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Choctaw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Choctaw 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.
The headline for Oklahoma County: +127% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (239) to the 2010s (542).
Overview
Oklahoma County has recorded 5,962 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,245 people injured and 105 killed.
That averages about 2 truck crashes a day in fully reported years.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Choctaw 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Choctaw with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-62 (4), I-240 (1) and I-44 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 104 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (15%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.1, vs 1.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Choctaw 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.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in October; review collection routes for that month.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 9 |
| US-62 | 4 |
| I-240 | 1 |
| I-44 | 1 |
| Ne 10th St | 1 |
| Ne 63rd St | 1 |
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 |
Choctaw at a glance
| Population | 12,358 |
| Land area | 27.2 sq mi |
| Density | 454 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73020) | $104,601 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73020) | $266,382 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 198 a year in the 1990s and 541 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Choctaw
How many truck accidents are there in Choctaw?
5,962 truck crashes have been reported in Oklahoma County since 2015, with 105 deaths and 2,245 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Choctaw?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Choctaw: 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Choctaw?
The worst month is June: 9.8% of truck crashes in Oklahoma County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Choctaw?
Garbage trucks were involved in 104 reported crashes in Oklahoma County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
How does Choctaw compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Oklahoma County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Choctaw?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.