Trucking Accidents in Stillwater & Payne County
From oil tankers near Cushing to semi-trucks on Highway 177, Payne County sees heavy commercial traffic. We hold negligent trucking companies accountable.
We Expose Trucking Company Negligence
Trucking companies put profits over safety. We dig into their records to find the truth.
FMCSA Violations
We check for Hours of Service violations, falsified logbooks, and skipped safety inspections.
Oil Field Expertise
We understand the unique dynamics of the oil and gas industry, especially the heavy traffic around the Cushing hub.
Immediate Response
We move fast to preserve black box data and scene evidence before it disappears.
High-Risk Trucking Areas
Stillwater's location creates a mix of student traffic and heavy industrial transport.
Highway 33 (Cushing Corridor)
Connecting to the Cushing oil hub, this route sees massive tanker trucks and oil field equipment, often on narrow 2-lane roads.
Highway 177
A major north-south route used by agricultural haulers and freight moving between Kansas and OKC.
Perkins Road
Heavy commercial development means delivery trucks fighting traffic with passenger cars and students.
Trucking Accident Cases We Handle
We represent victims of catastrophic trucking negligence in Payne County.
18-Wheeler Collisions
Highway crashes resulting in severe injuries or wrongful death.
Oil Field Truck Accidents
Water haulers, sand trucks, and equipment transport crashes.
Underride Accidents
Deadly crashes where a car slides under a trailer due to lack of guards.
Fatigued Driving Crashes
Accidents caused by drivers violating Hours of Service rules.
Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Driver Error
- Distracted driving (texting/apps)
- Drowsy driving (HOS violations)
- Speeding to meet deadlines
- Drug/Alcohol use
Company Negligence
- Negligent hiring (bad driving records)
- Failure to maintain brakes/tires
- Pressuring drivers to speed
- Improper cargo loading
Relevant Insight: Steps to Take After a Truck Accident
Critical actions to take immediately after a commercial trucking collision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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