Stonewall, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stonewall: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Stonewall 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. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pontotoc County: 1 in 27 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.6%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 239 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pontotoc County since 2015: 147 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
With 13 truck crashes reported in Stonewall since 2015, this page uses Pontotoc County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, 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 Stonewall is SR-3, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-3E (2), CR-3 Lane (1) and CR-3RD (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 3.3%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Stonewall fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pontotoc County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-3, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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-3 | 4 |
| SR-3E | 2 |
| CR-3 Lane | 1 |
| CR-3RD | 1 |
| SR-1 | 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 |
Stonewall at a glance
| Population | 417 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 878 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74871) | $70,838 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74871) | $181,268 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Stonewall
How many truck accidents are there in Stonewall?
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pontotoc County (147 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Stonewall?
SR-3 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Stonewall since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stonewall?
The worst month is August: 11.3% of truck crashes in Pontotoc County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Stonewall?
Since 2015, Pontotoc County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Stonewall compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 52.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pontotoc County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Stonewall?
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.