Alderson, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Alderson: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Alderson and Pittsburg County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pittsburg County numbers.
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 |
Pittsburg County has lower values than Oklahoma for 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 631 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pittsburg County since 2015: 281 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Alderson since 2015, this page uses Pittsburg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.5% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across 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 within 10 miles of Alderson with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-1450 (1) and SR-31 (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 Alderson fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-69, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 4 |
| CR-1450 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 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 |
Alderson at a glance
| Population | 217 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 372 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74522) | $68,519 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74522) | $201,748 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Alderson
How many truck accidents are there in Alderson?
631 truck crashes have been reported in Pittsburg County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 281 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Alderson?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Alderson: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Alderson?
February has the most truck crashes in Pittsburg County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Alderson?
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 Alderson compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Pittsburg County has 136.9 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Alderson?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.