Tillman County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Tillman 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 28 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tillman County compares with Oklahoma
Tillman County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tillman County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tillman County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 33.7 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 58% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.88 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 2.0× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 32.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.4× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 4.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 69% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.0% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 20.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Tillman County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on injuries per crash, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tillman County at a glance: September 25.0% of truck crashes happen in September, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 28 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tillman County since 2015: 25 people were injured and 2 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 161 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (25.0% of the year) and are lowest in June (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 40.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (14.3%).
Road surface: 12.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Tillman County since 2015: SR-5 (1), US-183 (1) and US-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tillman County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Tillman County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tillman County.
- 32.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tillman County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Tillman County) |
|---|---|
| SR-5 | 1 |
| US-183 | 1 |
| US-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tillman County) |
|---|---|
| Sh-5 | 6 |
| US-183 | 6 |
| US-62 | 3 |
| US-70 | 3 |
| County Road (Ns 219) | 2 |
| County Road (Ew 1830) | 1 |
| County Road (Ew 185) | 1 |
| County Road (Ew 1900) | 1 |
Tillman County at a glance
| Population | 6,736 |
| Land area | 871.1 sq mi |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $49,739 |
Historical data: truck crashes in Tillman 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 | 3 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 5 | +74% | 0.0 |
| 2010s | 2 | -50% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 2 | -20% | 0.2 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 2. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Tillman County
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Questions fleets ask about Tillman County
How many truck accidents are there in Tillman County?
Since 2015, 28 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tillman County (25 injured, 2 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Tillman County?
Truck crashes in Tillman County peak in September, with 25.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Tillman County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 0 reported crashes in Tillman County since 2015 (0.0% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in Tillman County compared with Oklahoma?
Tillman County records 33.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Tillman 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.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.