Bowlegs, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Bowlegs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Bowlegs and Seminole County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Seminole County numbers.
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 has lower values than Oklahoma for morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Seminole County: 1 in 43 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.3%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 276 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seminole County. They injured 126 people and killed 20.
That averages about one truck crash every 14 days in fully reported years.
With 16 truck crashes reported in Bowlegs since 2015, this page uses Seminole County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Bowlegs is US-377, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-270 (3), CR-EW133 (1) and CR-NS3600 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Bowlegs fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Seminole County.
- Check whether your routes use US-377, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 5 |
| US-270 | 3 |
| CR-EW133 | 1 |
| CR-NS3600 | 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 |
Bowlegs at a glance
| Population | 349 |
| Land area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Density | 94 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74830) | $53,750 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74830) | $46,666 |
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 large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Bowlegs
How many truck accidents are there in Bowlegs?
276 truck crashes have been reported in Seminole County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 126 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Bowlegs?
US-377 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Bowlegs since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Bowlegs?
The worst month is July: 12.0% of truck crashes in Seminole County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Bowlegs?
Since 2015, Seminole County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.2% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Bowlegs compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 111.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Seminole County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Bowlegs?
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.