Oklaunion, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Oklaunion: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Oklaunion and Wilbarger County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Wilbarger County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 267 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Wilbarger County compares with Texas
Wilbarger County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Wilbarger County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Wilbarger County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 180.3 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 10% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.2% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 43.7% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Texas, Wilbarger County is lower on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Wilbarger County: 8.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 267 crashes involving commercial trucks in Wilbarger County since 2015: 137 people were injured and 10 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
Only 1 truck crash was reported in Oklaunion since 2015; patterns below come from Wilbarger County as a whole.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (11.6% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.4%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
US-287 leads within 10 miles of Oklaunion with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
FMCSA lists no garbage-truck crashes in Wilbarger County since 2015.
Route planning tips for Oklaunion fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-287; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.9% 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
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 Wilbarger County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 4 |
| US-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Wilbarger County) |
|---|---|
| US-287 | 22 |
| US-70 | 14 |
| College Dr | 4 |
| Wilbarger St | 3 |
| Boosters Station Rd | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| N 1800 Us 287 N Hwy | 1 |
| Nw 2700 Us 287 North Hwy | 1 |
Oklaunion at a glance
| Land area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 76373) | $60,417 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Wilbarger 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 | 12 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 19 | +52% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 22 | +16% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 22 | +0% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Oklaunion
How many truck crashes happen in Oklaunion?
Wilbarger County has had 267 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 137 people and killing 10.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Oklaunion?
NHTSA data shows US-287 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Oklaunion since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Oklaunion?
Truck crashes in Wilbarger County peak in July, with 11.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Oklaunion?
0 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Wilbarger County since 2015, 0.0% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Oklaunion compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 180.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Wilbarger County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Oklaunion?
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.