Pittsburg County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pittsburg 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
6 of 631 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pittsburg County compares with Oklahoma
Pittsburg County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pittsburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.9 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Pittsburg County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Pittsburg County: 9.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Police reported 631 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pittsburg County since 2015: 281 people were injured and 14 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
November through March accounts for 47.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
9.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
US-69 leads in Pittsburg County with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-31 (2), CR-1450 (1) and CR-BLUE Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Pittsburg County fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pittsburg County.
- Look at alternatives to US-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 9.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pittsburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pittsburg County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 7 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| CR-1450 | 1 |
| CR-BLUE Creek Rd | 1 |
| CR-HAYWOOD Rd | 1 |
| Indian Nation Tpk | 1 |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 1 |
| SR-9A | 1 |
| US-270 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pittsburg County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 254 |
| US-270 | 36 |
| SR-69 | 34 |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 19 |
| Indian Nation Tpke | 19 |
| Sh-31 | 18 |
| Us Hwy 69/George Nigh Expwy | 7 |
| State Highway 31 | 6 |
Pittsburg County at a glance
| Population | 43,395 |
| Land area | 1,305.5 sq mi |
| Density | 33 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $56,118 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pittsburg 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 | 29 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 48 | +69% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 64 | +32% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 58 | -10% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pittsburg County
ZIP codes in Pittsburg County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pittsburg County
How many truck crashes happen in Pittsburg County?
Since 2015, 631 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pittsburg County (281 injured, 14 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pittsburg County?
US-69 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Pittsburg County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pittsburg County?
The worst month is February: 11.1% of truck crashes in Pittsburg County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pittsburg County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Pittsburg County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Pittsburg County compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 136.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pittsburg County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pittsburg County?
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.