Savanna, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Savanna: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Savanna 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Pittsburg County at a glance: 9.4% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
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.
Only 94 truck crashes were reported in Savanna since 2015; patterns below come from Pittsburg County as a whole.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (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.
Road surface: 9.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by CR-1450 (1), CR-HAYWOOD Rd (1) and US-270 (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 Savanna 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.
- 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
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 |
| CR-1450 | 1 |
| CR-HAYWOOD Rd | 1 |
| US-270 | 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 |
Savanna at a glance
| Population | 615 |
| Land area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Density | 422 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74565) | $56,250 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74565) | $126,220 |
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. 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 Savanna
How common are truck crashes in Savanna?
Since 2015, 631 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pittsburg County (281 injured, 14 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Savanna?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Savanna: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Savanna?
Truck crashes in Pittsburg County peak in February, with 11.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Savanna?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Pittsburg County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Savanna compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Pittsburg County has 136.9 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Savanna?
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.