Pontotoc County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pontotoc County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pontotoc County compares with Oklahoma
Pontotoc County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pontotoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Pontotoc County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Pontotoc County at a glance: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pontotoc County. They injured 147 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-3W (4), SR-3 (3) and SR-19 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Pontotoc County fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pontotoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Pontotoc County) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 5 |
| SR-3W | 4 |
| SR-3 | 3 |
| SR-19 | 2 |
| SR-3E | 2 |
| CR-3 Lane | 1 |
| CR-3RD | 1 |
| CR-MAIN St | 1 |
| US-377 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pontotoc County) |
|---|---|
| State Highway 1 | 22 |
| State Highway 3W | 19 |
| Ok-1 | 13 |
| State Highway 19 | 11 |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 8 |
| US-377 | 8 |
| Ok-3W | 6 |
| Ok-19 | 5 |
Pontotoc County at a glance
| Population | 38,310 |
| Land area | 720.4 sq mi |
| Density | 53 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,964 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pontotoc 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +171% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +34% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +18% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Pontotoc County
ZIP codes in Pontotoc County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Pontotoc County
How common are truck crashes in Pontotoc County?
239 truck crashes have been reported in Pontotoc County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 147 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Pontotoc County?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes in Pontotoc County since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Pontotoc County?
August has the most truck crashes in Pontotoc County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pontotoc County?
Since 2015, Pontotoc County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Pontotoc County compare with Oklahoma?
Pontotoc County records 52.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Pontotoc County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.