Texhoma, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Texhoma: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Texhoma 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Texas County: 11.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Police reported 303 crashes involving commercial trucks in Texas County since 2015: 109 people were injured and 20 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 13 days in fully reported years.
With 35 truck crashes reported in Texhoma since 2015, this page uses Texas County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
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.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.6% of truck crashes.
11.9% 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 Texhoma is US-54, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: 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 Texhoma fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-54 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 11.9% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
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 | 3 |
| CR-II | 1 |
| CR-MILE Cc | 1 |
| N 5th St | 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 |
Texhoma at a glance
| Population | 835 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,303 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73949) | $62,477 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73949) | $155,865 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 19 to 31. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Texhoma
How many truck accidents are there in Texhoma?
303 truck crashes have been reported in Texas County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 109 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Texhoma?
US-54 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Texhoma since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Texhoma?
Truck crashes in Texas County peak in October, with 12.5% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Texhoma?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Texas County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
How does Texhoma compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 139.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Texas County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Texhoma?
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.