Long, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Long: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Long 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 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
Police reported 449 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sequoyah County since 2015: 166 people were injured and 21 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Long since 2015, this page uses Sequoyah County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 4.9%.
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). After it: S 4670 Rd (1) and US-64 (1).
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 Long fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| S 4670 Rd | 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 |
Long at a glance
| Land area | 7.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74948) | $48,069 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74948) | $129,738 |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Long
How many truck crashes happen in Long?
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sequoyah County (166 injured, 21 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Long?
I-40 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Long since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Long?
Truck crashes in Sequoyah County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Long?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sequoyah County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Long compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Sequoyah County records 105.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Long?
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.