Schulter, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Schulter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Schulter 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Okmulgee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher 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
Okmulgee County has recorded 318 truck crashes since 2015, with 161 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
Only 3 truck crashes were reported in Schulter since 2015; patterns below come from Okmulgee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 6.3%.
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of Schulter with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-ALLIGATOR Trail (1) and US-75 (1).
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 Schulter fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Okmulgee County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 10.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Okmulgee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
| CR-ALLIGATOR Trail | 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 |
Schulter at a glance
| Population | 433 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 510 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74460) | $92,554 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Schulter
How many truck crashes happen in Schulter?
318 truck crashes have been reported in Okmulgee County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 161 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Schulter?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Schulter: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Schulter?
February has the most truck crashes in Okmulgee County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Schulter?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Okmulgee County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Schulter compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Okmulgee County has 79.3 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Schulter?
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.