Pittsburg, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pittsburg: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pittsburg 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). It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Pittsburg County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
With 9 truck crashes reported in Pittsburg since 2015, this page uses Pittsburg County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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
Within this area, US-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by Indian Nation Tpk (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 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.
- 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 6 |
| Indian Nation Tpk | 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 at a glance
| Population | 178 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 373 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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 58. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 Pittsburg
How common are truck crashes in Pittsburg?
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 Pittsburg?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Pittsburg: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pittsburg?
February has the most truck crashes in Pittsburg County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Pittsburg?
Since 2015, Pittsburg County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Pittsburg 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.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pittsburg?
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.