Washita County, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Washita 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 219 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Washita County compares with Oklahoma
Washita County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Washita County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Washita County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 178.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 33% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 12.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.8% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.5% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 30.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Washita County sits below Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
Washita County at a glance: 12.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washita County. They injured 75 people and killed 8.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 46.5% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck in Washita County since 2015: I-40 (2), SR-152 (2), SR-54 (2), SR-115 (1) and SR-55 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Washita County fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Washita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Washita County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-152 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
| SR-115 | 1 |
| SR-55 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Washita County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 116 |
| Sh-152 | 11 |
| Sh-54 | 7 |
| US-183 | 6 |
| Ok-152 | 5 |
| Ok-54 | 5 |
| Sh-55 | 5 |
| Ok-44 | 4 |
Washita County at a glance
| Population | 10,839 |
| Land area | 1,003.1 sq mi |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $67,751 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Washita 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 | 9 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 16 | +65% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 20 | +31% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | +5% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 9 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 21. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Washita County
ZIP codes in Washita County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Washita County
How common are truck crashes in Washita County?
Washita County has had 219 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Washita County?
Truck crashes in Washita County peak in December, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Washita County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Washita County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does Washita County compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 178.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washita County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Washita County?
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.