Oakhurst, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oakhurst: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oakhurst and Tulsa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tulsa County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tulsa County compares with Oklahoma
Tulsa County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tulsa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Tulsa County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tulsa County at a glance: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (99 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,443 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tulsa County. They injured 1,574 people and killed 86.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Oakhurst since 2015, this page uses Tulsa County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of Oakhurst with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-244 (3), S Harvard Ave (2) and S Sheridan Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 99 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Oakhurst fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tulsa County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Tulsa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 13 |
| I-244 | 3 |
| S Harvard Ave | 2 |
| S Sheridan Rd | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| CR-SOUTHWEST Blvd | 1 |
| E 41st St S | 1 |
| E 51st St | 1 |
| E 8th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tulsa County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 402 |
| I-244 | 210 |
| US-169 | 133 |
| US-75 | 127 |
| US-64 | 71 |
| SR-75 | 50 |
| S Memorial Dr | 42 |
| E Pine St | 30 |
Oakhurst at a glance
| Land area | 5.5 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tulsa 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 | 126 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 185 | +47% | 6.9 |
| 2010s | 325 | +76% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 298 | -8% | 9.8 |
In the 1990s about 126 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 298. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oakhurst
How many truck accidents are there in Oakhurst?
Since 2015, 3,443 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tulsa County (1,574 injured, 86 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oakhurst?
I-44 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Oakhurst since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oakhurst?
September has the most truck crashes in Tulsa County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Oakhurst?
Garbage trucks were involved in 99 reported crashes in Tulsa County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does Oakhurst compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tulsa County has 46.1 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Oakhurst?
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.