Colony, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Colony: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Colony and Washita County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Washita County numbers.
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 has lower values than Oklahoma for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher 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
Police reported 219 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washita County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 19 days.
Colony had 16 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Washita County numbers.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (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.
12.2% 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 Colony since 2015: SR-152 (2) and SR-54 (2). 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 Colony fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washita County.
- 24.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- With 12.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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 Washita County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 2 |
| SR-54 | 2 |
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 |
Colony at a glance
| Population | 109 |
| Land area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Density | 118 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73021) | $50,179 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Colony
How common are truck crashes in Colony?
Washita County has had 219 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 75 people and killing 8.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Colony?
Truck crashes in Washita County peak in December, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Colony?
Since 2015, Washita County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Colony compare with Oklahoma?
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 Colony?
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.