Ochelata, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ochelata: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ochelata 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 has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Ochelata: US-75 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ochelata since 2015.
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.
Only 23 truck crashes were reported in Ochelata since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 13.3% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 33.0% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.8% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.1% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Ochelata is US-75, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-123 (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 Ochelata fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-75; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.0% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 3 |
| SR-123 | 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 |
Ochelata at a glance
| Population | 443 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 678 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74051) | $67,841 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74051) | $178,068 |
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 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 Ochelata
How many truck accidents are there in Ochelata?
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 Ochelata?
Since 2015, US-75 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ochelata: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ochelata?
Truck crashes in Washington County peak in September, with 13.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Ochelata?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washington County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How does Ochelata 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Ochelata?
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.