Sand Springs, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Sand Springs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Sand Springs and Howard County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Howard County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 913 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Howard County compares with Texas
Howard County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Howard County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Howard County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 255.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.69 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 89% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.0× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 30.2% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Howard County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in Howard County: 3.2% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Howard County has recorded 913 truck crashes since 2015, with 617 people injured and 56 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Sand Springs since 2015; patterns below come from Howard County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.0%.
November through March accounts for 39.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (7.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Sand Springs is I-20, with 12 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-87 (5), SR-350 (4) and CR-35 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.1% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Sand Springs fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Howard County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 12 |
| US-87 | 5 |
| SR-350 | 4 |
| CR-35 | 1 |
| Fm 700 Marcy Dr | 1 |
| Fm821 | 1 |
| SR-176 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Howard County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 48 |
| US-87 | 18 |
| Sh 350 | 6 |
| Sh 176 | 5 |
| Fm 669 | 4 |
| N 1400 Lamesa Hwy | 4 |
| N 1000 Benton St | 3 |
| S 1700 Gregg St | 3 |
Sand Springs at a glance
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79720) | $68,785 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79720) | $141,348 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Howard 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 | 23 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 36 | +54% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 73 | +104% | 3.0 |
| 2020s | 72 | -1% | 4.6 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 72. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Sand Springs
How many truck accidents are there in Sand Springs?
913 truck crashes have been reported in Howard County since 2015, with 56 deaths and 617 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Sand Springs?
NHTSA data shows I-20 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Sand Springs since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Sand Springs?
Truck crashes in Howard County peak in May, with 10.1% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Sand Springs?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Howard County since 2015, 0.1% of all truck crashes.
How does Sand Springs compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Howard County has 255.3 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Sand Springs?
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.