Nicoma Park, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Nicoma Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Nicoma Park 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share.
The headline for Oklahoma County: +127% yearly reported truck crashes went from 239 in the 2000s to 542 in the 2010s.
Overview
Oklahoma County has recorded 5,962 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,245 people injured and 105 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Nicoma Park 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.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.4%).
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Nicoma Park with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-35 (12), I-44 (4) and US-62 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 104 crashes, 1.7% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
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 Nicoma Park fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, 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.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oklahoma County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 13 |
| I-35 | 12 |
| I-44 | 4 |
| US-62 | 4 |
| I-240 | 2 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| E Memorial Rd | 1 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| I-344 | 1 |
| 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 |
Nicoma Park at a glance
| Population | 2,294 |
| Land area | 3.4 sq mi |
| Density | 683 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73066) | $117,757 |
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 Nicoma Park
How many truck accidents are there in Nicoma Park?
Since 2015, 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oklahoma County (2,245 injured, 105 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Nicoma Park?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Nicoma Park since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Nicoma Park?
Truck crashes in Oklahoma County peak in June, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Nicoma Park?
Since 2015, Oklahoma County has reported 104 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Nicoma Park compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Oklahoma County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Nicoma Park?
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.