Okay, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Okay: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Okay and Wagoner County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wagoner County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 496 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wagoner County compares with Oklahoma
Wagoner County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wagoner County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wagoner County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 48.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 39% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 7% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 22.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 10% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Wagoner County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Okay: US-69 6 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Okay.
Overview
Since 2015, 496 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Wagoner County. They injured 208 people and killed 18.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 8 days.
Only 4 truck crashes were reported in Okay since 2015; patterns below come from Wagoner County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 8.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Okay is US-69, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: Muskogee Tpk (1), Muskogee Tpk Off-Ramp (1) and Muskogee Tpk Sr-165 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Okay fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wagoner County.
- Look at alternatives to US-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 6.1% 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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Wagoner County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 6 |
| Muskogee Tpk | 1 |
| Muskogee Tpk Off-Ramp | 1 |
| Muskogee Tpk Sr-165 | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
| Us-Ok69 | 1 |
| W 40th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wagoner County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 84 |
| Muskogee Tpke | 30 |
| State Highway 51 | 19 |
| SR-69 | 19 |
| S.H. 351(Muskogee T.P.) | 15 |
| United States Highway 69 | 14 |
| Sh 51 | 13 |
| SR-51 | 10 |
Okay at a glance
| Population | 585 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 738 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74446) | $39,485 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74446) | $88,775 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wagoner 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 | 18 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 29 | +60% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 37 | +30% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 48 | +30% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 48. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Okay
How common are truck crashes in Okay?
Wagoner County has had 496 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 208 people and killing 18.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Okay?
US-69 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Okay since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Okay?
The worst month is June: 11.7% of truck crashes in Wagoner County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Okay?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Wagoner County since 2015 (1.6% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in Okay compare with Oklahoma?
Wagoner County records 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Okay?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.