Stephens County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Stephens 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
8 of 257 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Stephens County compares with Oklahoma
Stephens County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Stephens County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Stephens County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 33% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 27% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.64 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.5× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 44% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 14.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 34% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.6% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 12% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Stephens County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Stephens County: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 257 crashes involving commercial trucks in Stephens County since 2015: 162 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 15 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Stephens County is CR-PINTO, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: SR-29 (1), SR-53 (1) and SR-7 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.1% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Stephens County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use CR-PINTO, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
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 Stephens County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Stephens County) |
|---|---|
| CR-PINTO | 2 |
| SR-29 | 1 |
| SR-53 | 1 |
| SR-7 | 1 |
| SR-7C | 1 |
| US-81 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Stephens County) |
|---|---|
| US-81 | 29 |
| Sh-7 | 15 |
| State Highway 7 | 13 |
| SR-81 | 13 |
| Sh-29 | 10 |
| SR-7 | 8 |
| State Highway 29 | 7 |
| Ok-29 | 5 |
Stephens County at a glance
| Population | 44,075 |
| Land area | 870.2 sq mi |
| Density | 51 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $62,724 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Stephens 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 | 7 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 12 | +82% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 26 | +109% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 21 | -18% | 0.6 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Stephens County
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Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Stephens County
How common are truck crashes in Stephens County?
Since 2015, 257 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Stephens County (162 injured, 8 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Stephens County?
CR-PINTO had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Stephens County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Stephens County?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Stephens County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Stephens County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Stephens County since 2015 (3.1% of truck crashes).
How does Stephens County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Stephens County records 53.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Stephens County?
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.