Terlton, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Terlton: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Terlton 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 runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Pawnee County: 7.3 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.1 in Oklahoma.
Overview
Pawnee County has recorded 134 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 9 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 32 days.
With 8 truck crashes reported in Terlton since 2015, this page uses Pawnee County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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 Terlton since 2015: US-64 (2), SR-48 (1) and US-412 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Terlton fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 29.8% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| US-412 | 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 |
Terlton at a glance
| Population | 83 |
| Land area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Density | 525 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74081) | $52,941 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74081) | $130,980 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Terlton
How common are truck crashes in Terlton?
134 truck crashes have been reported in Pawnee County since 2015, with 9 deaths and 59 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Terlton?
Truck crashes in Pawnee County peak in July, with 12.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Terlton?
Since 2015, Pawnee County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does Terlton 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 can I plan a safer truck route in Terlton?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.