Freedom, OK truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Freedom: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Freedom and Woods County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Woods County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 84 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Woods County compares with Oklahoma
Woods County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Woods County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Woods County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 86.9 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 41% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 13% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 43% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.9% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Woods County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Woods County: April worst month: 16.7% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 84 crashes involving commercial trucks in Woods County since 2015: 39 people were injured and 2 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 49 days in fully reported years.
Freedom had 28 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Woods County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (16.7% of the year) and are lowest in December (2.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.8% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Freedom since 2015: US-64 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for Freedom fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.6% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Woods County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Woods County) |
|---|---|
| US-64 | 28 |
| US-281 | 13 |
| Sh-34 | 5 |
| County Road (Greer) | 2 |
| County Road 110 | 2 |
| Cr500 | 2 |
| Greer Rd | 2 |
| Oklahoma Blvd | 2 |
Freedom at a glance
| Population | 179 |
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Density | 458 per sq mi |
| Median home value (ZIP 73842) | $206,493 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Woods 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 | 2 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +174% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 23 | +252% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 5 | -77% | 0.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 2 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 0.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Freedom
How many truck crashes happen in Freedom?
84 truck crashes have been reported in Woods County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 39 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Freedom?
April has the most truck crashes in Woods County, 16.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Freedom?
Since 2015, Woods County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.2% of its truck crashes.
How does Freedom compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Woods County has 86.9 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Freedom?
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.