Hartshorne, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hartshorne: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hartshorne 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 |
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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 631 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pittsburg County. They injured 281 people and killed 14.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
Hartshorne had 9 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Pittsburg County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 6.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Hartshorne since 2015: SR-31 (1). No single road stands out.
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 Hartshorne fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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 was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hartshorne at a glance
| Population | 1,886 |
| Land area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Density | 580 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74546) | $47,857 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74546) | $86,969 |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hartshorne
How many truck crashes happen in Hartshorne?
Since 2015, 631 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pittsburg County (281 injured, 14 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Hartshorne?
The worst month is February: 11.1% of truck crashes in Pittsburg County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hartshorne?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pittsburg County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Hartshorne compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pittsburg County has 136.9 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Hartshorne?
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.