Vera, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Vera: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Vera 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Washington County is lower 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).
What stands out in Vera: US-75 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Vera since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 195 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washington County since 2015: 98 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 23 days.
Only 12 truck crashes were reported in Vera since 2015; patterns below come from Washington County as a whole.
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%).
1.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
US-75 leads within 10 miles of Vera with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (2), CR-116TH St N (1) and SR-20 (1).
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 Vera fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-75, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 25.0% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 3 |
| SR-11 | 2 |
| CR-116TH St N | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-169 | 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 |
Vera at a glance
| Population | 336 |
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Density | 424 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 74082) | $50,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 74082) | $79,748 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Vera
How many truck crashes happen in Vera?
Washington County has had 195 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 98 people and killing 8.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Vera?
NHTSA data shows US-75 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Vera since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Vera?
September has the most truck crashes in Washington County, 13.3% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Vera?
Since 2015, Washington County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Vera compared with Oklahoma?
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 Vera?
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.