New Cordell, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in New Cordell: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in New Cordell 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Washita County: 12.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Washita County. They injured 75 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 19 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in New Cordell since 2015, this page uses Washita County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 46.5% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, 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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of New Cordell since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for New Cordell fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washita County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 12.2% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
New Cordell at a glance
| Population | 2,744 |
| Land area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,220 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73632) | $72,571 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73632) | $114,584 |
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.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about New Cordell
How many truck crashes happen in New Cordell?
219 truck crashes have been reported in Washita County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 75 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in New Cordell?
The worst month is December: 11.0% of truck crashes in Washita County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in New Cordell?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Washita County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
How does New Cordell compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Washita County records 178.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in New Cordell?
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.