Pawnee County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pawnee County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 134 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pawnee County compares with Oklahoma
Pawnee County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pawnee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pawnee County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 69% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 12% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 18% below the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Pawnee County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Pawnee County: 7.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 134 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pawnee County. They injured 59 people and killed 9.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 3.7%.
November through March accounts for 33.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 10.4% of truck crashes.
1.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-64 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by US-412 (2) and SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Pawnee County fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pawnee County.
- Check whether your routes use US-64, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Pawnee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pawnee County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 3 |
| US-412 | 2 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pawnee County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 23 |
| Cimarron Turnpike | 17 |
| US-412 | 12 |
| United States Highway 64 | 10 |
| United States Highway 412 | 7 |
| Cimtpk | 6 |
| State Highway 18 | 5 |
| United States 64 | 5 |
Pawnee County at a glance
| Population | 16,111 |
| Land area | 568.4 sq mi |
| Density | 28 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $57,752 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pawnee 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 | 7 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 9 | +24% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 11 | +22% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 11 | +3% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 7 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pawnee County
ZIP codes in Pawnee County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pawnee County
How common are truck crashes in Pawnee County?
Pawnee County has had 134 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 59 people and killing 9.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Pawnee County?
NHTSA data shows US-64 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Pawnee County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pawnee County?
The worst month is July: 12.7% of truck crashes in Pawnee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pawnee County?
Since 2015, Pawnee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pawnee County compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 70.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pawnee County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Pawnee County?
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.