Payne County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Payne 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
4 of 380 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Payne County compares with Oklahoma
Payne County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Payne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Payne County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Payne County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Payne County: SR-51 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Payne County.
Overview
Payne County has recorded 380 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.5%).
November through March accounts for 38.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-51 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: I-35 (3), US-177 (3) and SR-33 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Payne County fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-51; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
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 Payne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Payne County) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 4 |
| I-35 | 3 |
| US-177 | 3 |
| SR-33 | 2 |
| 32nd St | 1 |
| CR-LINWOOD | 1 |
| CR-MCELROY Rd | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Payne County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 62 |
| State Highway 51 | 20 |
| State Highway 33 | 18 |
| US-177 | 18 |
| Sh-51 | 15 |
| Sh-33 | 11 |
| State Highway 18 | 9 |
| Sh-18 | 7 |
Payne County at a glance
| Population | 84,199 |
| Land area | 684.9 sq mi |
| Density | 123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $50,057 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Payne 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +64% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +126% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | -23% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Payne County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Payne County
How common are truck crashes in Payne County?
Payne County has had 380 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 191 people and killing 16.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Payne County?
Since 2015, SR-51 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Payne County: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in Payne County?
The worst month is April: 10.3% of truck crashes in Payne County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Payne County?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Payne County since 2015, 1.1% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Payne County compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Payne County has 42.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Payne County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.