Porter, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Porter: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Porter 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.
The headline for Porter: US-69 deadliest road: 5 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Porter since 2015.
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.
With 82 truck crashes reported in Porter since 2015, this page uses Wagoner County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is November at 5.4%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 34.3% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (8.5%).
6.1% 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 Porter is US-69, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Muskogee Tpk (1), Muskogee Tpk Off-Ramp (1) and SR-16 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.6% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Porter fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Wagoner County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.1% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 5 |
| Muskogee Tpk | 1 |
| Muskogee Tpk Off-Ramp | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
| SR-351 | 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 |
Porter at a glance
| Population | 640 |
| Land area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Density | 374 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74454) | $61,955 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74454) | $190,160 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 48 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Porter
How many truck crashes happen in Porter?
Since 2015, 496 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Wagoner County (208 injured, 18 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Porter?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Porter: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in Porter?
Truck crashes in Wagoner County peak in June, with 11.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Porter?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wagoner County since 2015, 1.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Porter compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 48.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wagoner County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Porter?
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.