Grayson, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Grayson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Grayson and Okmulgee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Okmulgee County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 318 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Okmulgee County compares with Oklahoma
Okmulgee County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Okmulgee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Okmulgee County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Okmulgee County has lower values than Oklahoma for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oklahoma on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Okmulgee County: 10.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 318 crashes involving commercial trucks in Okmulgee County since 2015: 161 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
Grayson had 1 reported truck crash since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Okmulgee County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.3%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Grayson since 2015: I-40 (1) and US-75 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 2.5%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Grayson fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 10.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
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 Okmulgee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 1 |
| US-75 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Okmulgee County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 108 |
| I-40 | 75 |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 10 |
| SR-75 | 10 |
| N Wood Dr | 7 |
| S Wood Dr | 6 |
| Wood Drive | 5 |
| Indian Nation Tpke | 4 |
Grayson at a glance
| Population | 134 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 119 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74431) | $64,821 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74431) | $88,058 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Okmulgee 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | +24% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 29 | +68% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 26 | -11% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 26 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Grayson
How common are truck crashes in Grayson?
Since 2015, 318 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Okmulgee County (161 injured, 10 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Grayson?
February has the most truck crashes in Okmulgee County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Grayson?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Okmulgee County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Grayson compared with Oklahoma?
Okmulgee County records 79.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Grayson?
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.