Fairfax, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fairfax: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fairfax 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Osage County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Osage County: 1 in 42 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.4%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Osage County has recorded 176 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 10 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
With 14 truck crashes reported in Fairfax 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.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
6.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Fairfax since 2015: SR-18 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Fairfax fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osage County.
- With 6.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 2 |
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 |
Fairfax at a glance
| Population | 1,102 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,439 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74637) | $52,829 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74637) | $63,926 |
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 large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fairfax
How many truck crashes happen in Fairfax?
Osage County has had 176 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 89 people and killing 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Fairfax?
August has the most truck crashes in Osage County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Fairfax?
Since 2015, Osage County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Fairfax compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Osage County records 32.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Fairfax?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.