Valley Brook, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Valley Brook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Valley Brook 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 |
Oklahoma County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
The headline for Oklahoma County: +127% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (239) to the 2010s (542).
Overview
Police reported 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oklahoma County since 2015: 2,245 people were injured and 105 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 2 truck crashes every day.
Valley Brook had 2 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Oklahoma County numbers.
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.
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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Valley Brook is I-40, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (12), I-44 (12) and I-240 (5).
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 Valley Brook fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oklahoma County.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-35 | 12 |
| I-44 | 12 |
| I-240 | 5 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| N Bryant Ave | 1 |
| N I-35 Service Rd | 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 |
Valley Brook at a glance
| Population | 644 |
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Density | 2,458 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73149) | $53,317 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73149) | $114,963 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 198 to 541. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 9.8 a year in 2016–19, 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Valley Brook
How many truck crashes happen in Valley Brook?
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 Valley Brook?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 17 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Valley Brook since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Valley Brook?
Truck crashes in Oklahoma County peak in June, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Valley Brook?
Garbage trucks were involved in 104 reported crashes in Oklahoma County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Valley Brook compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 69.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Oklahoma County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Valley Brook?
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.