Copan, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Copan: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Copan and Washington County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washington County numbers.
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 sits below Oklahoma on 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: September the month with the most truck crashes: 13.3% of the year's total.
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.
With 17 truck crashes reported in Copan since 2015, this page uses Washington County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (13.3% of the year) and are lowest in December (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%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Copan since 2015: CR-NS4010 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 1.0% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Copan fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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
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.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-NS4010 | 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 |
Copan at a glance
| Population | 729 |
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Density | 692 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74022) | $46,538 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74022) | $123,632 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 15 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Copan
How common are truck crashes in Copan?
195 truck crashes have been reported in Washington County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 98 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Copan?
The worst month is September: 13.3% of truck crashes in Washington County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Copan?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does Copan compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Washington County records 29.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Copan?
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.