Antlers, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Antlers: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Antlers and Pushmataha County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Pushmataha County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pushmataha County compares with Oklahoma
Pushmataha County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pushmataha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Pushmataha County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pushmataha County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 14.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Pushmataha County has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
With 62 truck crashes reported in Antlers since 2015, this page uses Pushmataha County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.7%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 36.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 15.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Antlers since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-3 (1) and US-271 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.8% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Antlers fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pushmataha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-271 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pushmataha County) |
|---|---|
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 15 |
| State Highway 3 | 13 |
| Sh-3 | 10 |
| Indian Nation Tpke | 7 |
| US-271 | 5 |
| Sh 3 | 4 |
| Sh-2 | 4 |
| State Highway 2 | 4 |
Antlers at a glance
| Population | 2,185 |
| Land area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Density | 703 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74523) | $47,702 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74523) | $131,145 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pushmataha 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | +25% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Antlers
How many truck accidents are there in Antlers?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Pushmataha County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 51 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Antlers?
July has the most truck crashes in Pushmataha County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Antlers?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pushmataha County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Antlers compare with Oklahoma?
Pushmataha County records 89.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Antlers?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.