Fitzhugh, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Fitzhugh: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Fitzhugh and Pontotoc County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pontotoc County numbers.
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. It runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pontotoc County: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Pontotoc County has recorded 239 truck crashes since 2015, with 147 people injured and 15 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
With 3 truck crashes reported in Fitzhugh since 2015, this page uses Pontotoc County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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%).
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of Fitzhugh with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-3 Lane (1) and SR-3E (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Fitzhugh fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pontotoc County.
- Look at alternatives to SR-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 4 |
| CR-3 Lane | 1 |
| SR-3E | 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 |
Fitzhugh at a glance
| Population | 187 |
| Land area | 7.5 sq mi |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74843) | $73,750 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Fitzhugh
How many truck crashes happen in Fitzhugh?
Pontotoc County has had 239 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 147 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Fitzhugh?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Fitzhugh since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Fitzhugh?
Truck crashes in Pontotoc County peak in August, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Fitzhugh?
Since 2015, Pontotoc County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Fitzhugh compare with Oklahoma?
Pontotoc County records 52.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Fitzhugh?
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.