Kiowa, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kiowa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kiowa 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). It runs above Oklahoma on 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
Since 2015, 631 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pittsburg County. They injured 281 people and killed 14.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
Only 85 truck crashes were reported in Kiowa since 2015; patterns below come from Pittsburg County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (11.1% of the year) and are lowest in May (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Kiowa is US-69, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Kiowa fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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.
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 | 6 |
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 |
Kiowa at a glance
| Population | 607 |
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Density | 489 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74553) | $59,063 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74553) | $122,812 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kiowa
How many truck crashes happen in Kiowa?
631 truck crashes have been reported in Pittsburg County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 281 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Kiowa?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kiowa: 6.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Kiowa?
The worst month is February: 11.1% of truck crashes in Pittsburg County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kiowa?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pittsburg County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Kiowa compare with Oklahoma?
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 Kiowa?
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.