Oologah, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oologah: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oologah and Rogers County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Rogers County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
17 of 783 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rogers County compares with Oklahoma
Rogers County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rogers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rogers County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Rogers County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Oklahoma on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Oologah: US-169 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Oologah since 2015.
Overview
Rogers County has recorded 783 truck crashes since 2015, with 388 people injured and 33 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 43 truck crashes reported in Oologah since 2015, this page uses Rogers County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in November (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 37.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-169 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come SR-88 (2) and SR-20 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Oologah fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-169 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Rogers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 3 |
| SR-88 | 2 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rogers County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 137 |
| US-412 | 53 |
| I-44 (Will Rogers Turnpike) | 29 |
| I-44 (Wrtp) | 29 |
| Interstate 44 (Wrtp) | 24 |
| US-169 | 23 |
| I-44(Will Rogers Turnpike) | 14 |
| United States 412 | 14 |
Oologah at a glance
| Population | 1,350 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 812 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74053) | $90,494 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74053) | $237,703 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rogers 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 | 38 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 52 | +37% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 73 | +40% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 70 | -4% | 2.2 |
In the 1990s about 38 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 70. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oologah
How many truck crashes happen in Oologah?
783 truck crashes have been reported in Rogers County since 2015, with 33 deaths and 388 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Oologah?
NHTSA data shows US-169 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oologah since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oologah?
June has the most truck crashes in Rogers County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oologah?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rogers County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oologah compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 70.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rogers County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oologah?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.