Seminole County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Seminole County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 276 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seminole County compares with Oklahoma
Seminole County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seminole County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seminole County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Seminole County sits below Oklahoma on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Seminole County: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 276 crashes involving commercial trucks in Seminole County since 2015: 126 people were injured and 20 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.1%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
US-377 leads in Seminole County with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-270 (3), I-40 (2) and CR-EW133 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Seminole County fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-377 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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 was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seminole County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Seminole County) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 5 |
| US-270 | 3 |
| I-40 | 2 |
| CR-EW133 | 1 |
| CR-NS3600 | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| SR-3E | 1 |
| SR-56 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seminole County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 90 |
| US-377 | 23 |
| Sh-56 | 15 |
| US-270 | 10 |
| Milt Phillips | 6 |
| Sh-9A | 6 |
| State Highway 56 | 6 |
| Sh-99 | 5 |
Seminole County at a glance
| Population | 23,351 |
| Land area | 632.8 sq mi |
| Density | 37 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $48,701 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seminole 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +51% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 28 | +55% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 25 | -9% | 1.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Seminole County
ZIP codes in Seminole County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Seminole County
How many truck accidents are there in Seminole County?
Seminole County has had 276 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 126 people and killing 20.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Seminole County?
Since 2015, US-377 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Seminole County: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Seminole County?
The worst month is July: 12.0% of truck crashes in Seminole County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Seminole County?
Since 2015, Seminole County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Seminole County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Seminole County records 111.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Seminole County?
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.