Optima, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Optima: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Optima and Texas County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Texas County numbers.
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). It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Texas County at a glance: 11.9% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
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.
Optima had 7 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Texas County numbers.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.5% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (4.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.8% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 11.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Optima is US-54, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Texas County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Optima fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-54; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 11.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-54 | 5 |
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 |
Optima at a glance
| Population | 327 |
| Land area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Density | 614 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73942) | $61,522 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73942) | $175,797 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 19 a year in the 1990s and 31 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Optima
How common are truck crashes in Optima?
Since 2015, 303 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Texas County (109 injured, 20 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Optima?
NHTSA data shows US-54 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Optima since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Optima?
The worst month is October: 12.5% of truck crashes in Texas County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Optima?
Since 2015, Texas County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Optima compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Texas County has 139.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Optima?
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.