Oklahoma City, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oklahoma City: 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
1.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.7 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oklahoma City compares with Oklahoma
Oklahoma City against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oklahoma City stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.1 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 59% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 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) | 23.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 22.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Oklahoma City sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Oklahoma City: +508% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (451 vs 74).
Overview
Oklahoma City has recorded 5,215 truck crashes since 2015, with 2,009 people injured and 89 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.8%.
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 (7.8%).
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 15 miles of Oklahoma City with 26 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-44 (17), I-35 (16) and I-240 (5).
Garbage & waste trucks
89 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in October (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.2, vs 1.7 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Oklahoma City fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oklahoma City.
- 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 City.
- 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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Oklahoma City
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 26 |
| I-44 | 17 |
| I-35 | 16 |
| I-240 | 5 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| I-235 | 2 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-4 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oklahoma City) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 706 |
| I-44 | 583 |
| I-35 | 567 |
| I-240 | 175 |
| I-235 | 68 |
| I-40 East | 40 |
| W Reno Ave | 37 |
| I-44 East | 36 |
Oklahoma City at a glance
| Population | 712,919 |
| Land area | 606.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,175 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oklahoma City 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 | — | — | 6.9 |
| 2000s | 50 | — | 6.7 |
| 2010s | 418 | +744% | 8.5 |
| 2020s | 472 | +13% | 10.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 50 a year in the 2000s and 472 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 9.8 a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oklahoma City
How many truck crashes happen in Oklahoma City?
Oklahoma City has had 5,215 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 2,009 people and killing 89.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oklahoma City?
I-40 had 26 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 15 miles of Oklahoma City since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oklahoma City?
June has the most truck crashes in Oklahoma City, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Oklahoma City?
Since 2015, Oklahoma City has reported 89 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oklahoma City compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Oklahoma City has 69.1 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Oklahoma City?
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.