Warr Acres, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Warr Acres: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Warr Acres 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 sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share.
Oklahoma County at a glance: +127% reported truck crashes a year in the 2010s vs the 2000s (542 vs 239).
Overview
Police reported 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oklahoma County since 2015: 2,245 people were injured and 105 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
Warr Acres had 19 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
Truck crashes peak in June (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in December (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.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Warr Acres is I-40, with 17 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-44 (12), I-35 (10) and SR-4 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 104 of the truck crashes here, or 1.7%, compared with 1.4% in 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 Warr Acres 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.
- 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
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 | 17 |
| I-44 | 12 |
| I-35 | 10 |
| SR-4 | 3 |
| I-235 | 2 |
| I-240 | 2 |
| S Eastern Ave | 2 |
| S Western Ave | 2 |
| SR-3 | 2 |
| SR-74 | 2 |
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 |
Warr Acres at a glance
| Population | 10,456 |
| Land area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Density | 3,730 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73122) | $51,227 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73122) | $175,143 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 198 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 541. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Warr Acres
How common are truck crashes in Warr Acres?
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 Warr Acres?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Warr Acres: 17.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Warr Acres?
June has the most truck crashes in Oklahoma County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Warr Acres?
Since 2015, Oklahoma County has reported 104 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Warr Acres compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Oklahoma County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Warr Acres?
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.