Foss, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Foss: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Foss 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 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% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 219 crashes involving commercial trucks in Washita County since 2015: 75 people were injured and 8 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
Foss had 30 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 12.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Foss since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for Foss 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.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 3 |
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 |
Foss at a glance
| Population | 103 |
| Land area | 0.7 sq mi |
| Density | 140 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73647) | $82,961 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73647) | $168,723 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 9 a year in the 1990s and 21 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 1.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Foss
How many truck accidents are there in Foss?
219 truck crashes have been reported in Washita County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 75 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Foss?
Truck crashes in Washita County peak in December, with 11.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Foss?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washita County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Foss compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 178.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Washita County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Foss?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.