Del City, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Del City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Del City 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.
Oklahoma County at a glance: +127% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (239) to the 2010s (542).
Overview
Since 2015, 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Oklahoma County. They injured 2,245 people and killed 105.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
With 138 truck crashes reported in Del City since 2015, this page uses Oklahoma County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (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.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (17). After it: I-44 (12), I-35 (11) and I-240 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
104 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is October, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Del City fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oklahoma County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at October schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 11 |
| I-240 | 5 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| I-235 | 2 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
| N Bryant Ave | 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 |
Del City at a glance
| Population | 21,272 |
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Density | 2,829 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73115) | $46,810 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73115) | $123,690 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 9.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Del City
How many truck crashes happen in Del City?
Oklahoma County has had 5,962 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,245 people and killing 105.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Del City?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Del City: 17.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Del City?
Truck crashes in Oklahoma County peak in June, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Del City?
104 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Oklahoma County since 2015, 1.7% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Del City compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oklahoma County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Del City?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.