Verdigris, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Verdigris: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Verdigris 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 |
Rogers County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Verdigris: I-44 deadliest road: 6 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Verdigris 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 81 truck crashes reported in Verdigris since 2015, this page uses Rogers County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Verdigris is I-44, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-266 (3), US-412 (3) and E Apache St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
17 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Verdigris fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 5.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 6 |
| SR-266 | 3 |
| US-412 | 3 |
| E Apache St | 1 |
| N Cherokee St | 1 |
| SR-167 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| SR-88 | 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 |
Verdigris at a glance
| Population | 5,775 |
| Land area | 5.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,014 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74019) | $84,342 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74019) | $241,400 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Verdigris
How common are truck crashes in Verdigris?
Rogers County has had 783 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 388 people and killing 33.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Verdigris?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Verdigris: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Verdigris?
June has the most truck crashes in Rogers County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Verdigris?
Garbage trucks were involved in 17 reported crashes in Rogers County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Verdigris compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 70.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Rogers County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Verdigris?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.