Washington County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washington 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
2 of 195 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washington County compares with Oklahoma
Washington County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washington County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washington County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 29.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 63% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 19% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 78% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 25% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 33.0% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 19% below the state |
| After dark | 15.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 40% below the state |
Washington County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washington County: US-75 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road in Washington County.
Overview
Since 2015, 195 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washington County. They injured 98 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 23 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 13.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 4.6%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.0% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (12.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-75 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come CR-NS4010 (1) and US-60 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Washington County fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Washington County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 4 |
| CR-NS4010 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washington County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 53 |
| Washington Blvd | 14 |
| United States Highway 75 | 8 |
| Frank Phillips Blvd | 8 |
| US-60 | 6 |
| Se Washington Blvd | 5 |
| County Road (Ew 3000) | 4 |
| Adams Blvd | 3 |
Washington County at a glance
| Population | 54,060 |
| Land area | 415.5 sq mi |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,750 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washington 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 | 8 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +34% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 16 | +57% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 15 | -5% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washington County
ZIP codes in Washington County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Washington County
How many truck crashes happen in Washington County?
195 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 98 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Washington County?
US-75 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck in Washington County since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washington County?
September has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Washington County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Washington County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Washington County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Washington County records 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Washington County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.