Sallisaw, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sallisaw: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sallisaw 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Sequoyah County is lower on 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.
What stands out in Sequoyah County: 9.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Sequoyah County has recorded 449 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 21 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
With 183 truck crashes reported in Sallisaw 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%.
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.
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Sallisaw since 2015: I-40 (2), US-59 (2) and S 4670 Rd (1). No single road stands out.
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 Sallisaw 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| S 4670 Rd | 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 |
Sallisaw at a glance
| Population | 8,708 |
| Land area | 13.9 sq mi |
| Density | 628 per 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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sallisaw
How many truck accidents are there in Sallisaw?
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sequoyah County (166 injured, 21 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Sallisaw?
Truck crashes in Sequoyah County peak in August, with 10.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sallisaw?
Since 2015, Sequoyah County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Sallisaw compared with Oklahoma?
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 Sallisaw?
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.