Texas County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Texas 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
0 of 303 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Texas County compares with Oklahoma
Texas County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Texas County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Texas County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 139.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 11.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 46% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Texas County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Texas County at a glance: 11.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Texas County has recorded 303 truck crashes since 2015, with 109 people injured and 20 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.5% of the year) and are lowest in May (4.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-54 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (9). It is followed by CR-II (1), CR-MILE Cc (1) and N 5th St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Since 2015, no garbage-truck crashes were reported for Texas County.
Route planning tips for Texas County fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Texas County.
- Check whether your routes use US-54, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 11.9% 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 Texas County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Texas County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 9 |
| CR-II | 1 |
| CR-MILE Cc | 1 |
| N 5th St | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Texas County) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 101 |
| U.S. Highway 54 | 22 |
| US-64 | 15 |
| SR-54 | 10 |
| US-412 | 9 |
| Ok-136 | 9 |
| US-56 | 7 |
| County Road (Mile 22) | 5 |
Texas County at a glance
| Population | 20,577 |
| Land area | 2,041.3 sq mi |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $61,502 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Texas 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 | 19 | — | 1.3 |
| 2000s | 28 | +48% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 26 | -6% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 31 | +17% | 1.6 |
In the 1990s about 19 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 31. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Texas County
ZIP codes in Texas County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Texas County
How many truck crashes happen in Texas County?
Texas County has had 303 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 109 people and killing 20.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Texas County?
US-54 had 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Texas County since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Texas County?
Truck crashes in Texas County peak in October, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Texas County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Texas County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Texas County compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 139.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Texas County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Texas County?
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.