Roff, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roff: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roff 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Pontotoc County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pontotoc County: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 239 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pontotoc County since 2015: 147 people were injured and 15 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
Only 40 truck crashes were reported in Roff since 2015; patterns below come from Pontotoc County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (11.3% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 14.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Roff is SR-1, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-177 (2) and Chickasaw Turnpike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Roff fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pontotoc County.
- 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 | 3 |
| US-177 | 2 |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 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 |
Roff at a glance
| Population | 629 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 682 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74865) | $65,000 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74865) | $118,975 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roff
How many truck crashes happen in Roff?
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pontotoc County (147 injured, 15 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Roff?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roff: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Roff?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Pontotoc County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roff?
Since 2015, Pontotoc County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How does Roff compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pontotoc County has 52.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Roff?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.