Skiatook, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Skiatook: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Skiatook 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 stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Osage County: 1 in 42 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.4%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Osage County has recorded 176 truck crashes since 2015, with 89 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
With 22 truck crashes reported in Skiatook since 2015, this page uses Osage County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (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
Within this area, US-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-11 (2), SR-20 (2) and US-169 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Skiatook fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
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.
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 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 2 |
| US-169 | 2 |
| CR-116TH St N | 1 |
| CR-N 52Nd W Ave | 1 |
| E Port Rd | 1 |
| N Lewis Ave | 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 |
Skiatook at a glance
| Population | 8,879 |
| Land area | 13.7 sq mi |
| Density | 647 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74073) | $87,045 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74073) | $276,972 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Skiatook
How many truck crashes happen in Skiatook?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osage County (89 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Skiatook?
Since 2015, US-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Skiatook: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Skiatook?
August has the most truck crashes in Osage County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Skiatook?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Osage County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How does Skiatook compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Osage County records 32.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Skiatook?
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.