Roland, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roland: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roland 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 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% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 449 crashes involving commercial trucks in Sequoyah County since 2015: 166 people were injured and 21 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 89 truck crashes reported in Roland 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%.
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.
9.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Roland is I-40, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-64 (4), SR-255 (2) and I-540 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Roland fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sequoyah County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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 |
| US-64 | 4 |
| SR-255 | 2 |
| I-540 | 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 |
Roland at a glance
| Population | 4,021 |
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Density | 1,147 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74954) | $58,397 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74954) | $154,195 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 44 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 Roland
How many truck crashes happen in Roland?
449 truck crashes have been reported in Sequoyah County since 2015, with 21 deaths and 166 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Roland?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Roland since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Roland?
Truck crashes in Sequoyah County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Roland?
4 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Sequoyah County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Roland compare with Oklahoma?
Sequoyah County records 105.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Roland?
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.