Dotyville, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Dotyville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Dotyville and Ottawa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Ottawa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 545 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ottawa County compares with Oklahoma
Ottawa County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ottawa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ottawa County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 162.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Ottawa County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Ottawa County: 14.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Ottawa County has recorded 545 truck crashes since 2015, with 275 people injured and 27 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Dotyville since 2015; patterns below come from Ottawa County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
14.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-59 (3), SR-10 (2) and US-69 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.4% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Dotyville fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 14.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 4 |
| US-59 | 3 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ottawa County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 113 |
| I-44 (Will Rogers Turnpike) | 49 |
| I-44 (Wrtp) | 45 |
| US-60 | 45 |
| Interstate 44 (Wrtp) | 38 |
| Sh-10 | 15 |
| US-69 | 14 |
| Will Rogers Turnpike (I-44) | 12 |
Dotyville at a glance
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74354) | $50,818 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74354) | $126,528 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ottawa 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 | 28 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 39 | +39% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 46 | +17% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 46 | +2% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Dotyville
How common are truck crashes in Dotyville?
Ottawa County has had 545 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 275 people and killing 27.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Dotyville?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Dotyville since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Dotyville?
January has the most truck crashes in Ottawa County, 12.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Dotyville?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Dotyville compare with Oklahoma?
Ottawa County records 162.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Dotyville?
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.