Sequoyah County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sequoyah 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
4 of 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sequoyah County compares with Oklahoma
Sequoyah County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sequoyah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sequoyah County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 32.9% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Sequoyah County sits below Oklahoma on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Sequoyah County: 9.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sequoyah County. They injured 166 people and killed 21.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Sequoyah County is I-40, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by S 4670 Rd (1), SR-10A (1) and SR-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Sequoyah County fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sequoyah County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 9.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 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 Sequoyah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Sequoyah County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| S 4670 Rd | 1 |
| SR-10A | 1 |
| SR-82 | 1 |
| US-59 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sequoyah County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 254 |
| US-64 | 26 |
| US-59 | 18 |
| United States Highway 64 | 14 |
| Interstate 40, | 6 |
| SR-64 | 5 |
| Sh-101 | 5 |
| I-40 West | 4 |
Sequoyah County at a glance
| Population | 40,555 |
| Land area | 673.6 sq mi |
| Density | 60 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $51,459 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sequoyah 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 | 18 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +45% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 41 | +53% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +9% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Sequoyah County
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Questions fleets ask about Sequoyah County
How many truck crashes happen in Sequoyah County?
449 truck crashes have been reported in Sequoyah County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 166 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Sequoyah County?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Sequoyah County since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sequoyah County?
Truck crashes in Sequoyah County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Sequoyah County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Sequoyah County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Sequoyah County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 105.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sequoyah County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sequoyah County?
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.