Avant, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Avant: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Avant and Osage County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Osage County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
4 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osage County compares with Oklahoma
Osage County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osage County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× 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 | 6.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Osage County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Osage County: 1 in 42 crashes involve a garbage truck (4 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 176 crashes involving commercial trucks in Osage County since 2015: 89 people were injured and 10 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
With 4 truck crashes reported in Avant since 2015, this page uses Osage County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 14.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Avant is US-75, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-11 (2), CR-2130 (1) and CR-2420 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 2.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Avant fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.6% 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
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Osage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 4 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| CR-2130 | 1 |
| CR-2420 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osage County) |
|---|---|
| State Highway 11 | 13 |
| United States 60 | 12 |
| State Highway 18 | 11 |
| Ok-11 | 9 |
| State Highway 20 | 9 |
| US-60 | 9 |
| United States Highway 60 | 7 |
| State Highway 99 | 6 |
Avant at a glance
| Population | 302 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 285 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74001) | $68,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74001) | $123,265 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osage 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +27% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 19 | +82% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 15 | -19% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 8 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Avant
How many truck crashes happen in Avant?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osage County (89 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Avant?
US-75 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Avant since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Avant?
Truck crashes in Osage County peak in August, with 14.2% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Avant?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osage County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Avant compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 32.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Osage County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Avant?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.