Bug Tussle, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bug Tussle: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bug Tussle 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 sits below Oklahoma 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.
Pittsburg County at a glance: 9.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Pittsburg County has recorded 631 truck crashes since 2015, with 281 people injured and 14 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Bug Tussle 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%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.8%).
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-69 leads within 10 miles of Bug Tussle with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-31 (2) and CR-BLUE Creek Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Bug Tussle 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 Pittsburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 3 |
| SR-31 | 2 |
| CR-BLUE Creek Rd | 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 |
Bug Tussle at a glance
| Land area | 2.9 sq mi |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bug Tussle
How many truck crashes happen in Bug Tussle?
631 truck crashes have been reported in Pittsburg County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 281 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Bug Tussle?
US-69 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bug Tussle since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Bug Tussle?
Truck crashes in Pittsburg County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Bug Tussle?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pittsburg County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Bug Tussle compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 136.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pittsburg County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bug Tussle?
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.