Brushy, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Brushy: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Brushy and Sequoyah County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Sequoyah County numbers.
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 has lower values than Oklahoma for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Sequoyah County at a glance: 9.3% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Sequoyah County has recorded 449 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 21 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Brushy since 2015, this page uses Sequoyah County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.4% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
9.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Brushy since 2015: S 4670 Rd (1) and US-59 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 4 crashes, 0.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Brushy fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sequoyah County.
- With 9.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| S 4670 Rd | 1 |
| US-59 | 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 |
Brushy at a glance
| Land area | 26.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74955) | $50,260 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74955) | $135,726 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Brushy
How many truck accidents are there in Brushy?
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sequoyah County (166 injured, 21 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in Brushy?
August has the most truck crashes in Sequoyah County, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Brushy?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Sequoyah County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Brushy 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 Brushy?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.