Pawnee, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pawnee: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pawnee and Pawnee County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pawnee County numbers.
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. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Pawnee County at a glance: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 32 days in fully reported years.
Only 26 truck crashes were reported in Pawnee since 2015; patterns below come from Pawnee County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (12.7% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (10.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.6% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pawnee since 2015: SR-18 (1) and US-64 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Pawnee fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pawnee County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.8% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 at a glance
| Population | 1,971 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 628 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74058) | $48,520 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74058) | $113,486 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 11 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pawnee
How many truck crashes happen in Pawnee?
134 truck crashes have been reported in Pawnee County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 59 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pawnee?
The worst month is July: 12.7% of truck crashes in Pawnee County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pawnee?
Since 2015, Pawnee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Pawnee compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Pawnee County records 70.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pawnee?
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.