Sentinel, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sentinel: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sentinel 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 stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Washita County: 12.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Washita County has recorded 219 truck crashes since 2015, with 75 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 19 days in fully reported years.
Only 6 truck crashes were reported in Sentinel since 2015; patterns below come from Washita County as a whole.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (7.3%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 12.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sentinel since 2015 were spread across roads: SR-55 (1).
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 Sentinel fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Washita County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- 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
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-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 |
Sentinel at a glance
| Population | 755 |
| Land area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,214 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 73664) | $105,833 |
| Median home value (ZIP 73664) | $90,830 |
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 Sentinel
How many truck crashes happen in Sentinel?
Since 2015, 219 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Washita County (75 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Sentinel?
December has the most truck crashes in Washita County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sentinel?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Washita County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Sentinel compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Washita County records 178.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Sentinel?
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.