ZIP 74008 (Bixby, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74008: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tulsa County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tulsa County compares with Oklahoma
Tulsa County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tulsa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Tulsa County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Tulsa County: 1 in 35 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.8%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 3,443 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tulsa County. They injured 1,574 people and killed 86.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 1 truck crash every day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74008 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-181ST St S (1), CR-E 211Th St S (1) and Creek Turnpike (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 99 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (16% of them).
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74008 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tulsa County.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tulsa County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Tulsa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 3 |
| CR-181ST St S | 1 |
| CR-E 211Th St S | 1 |
| Creek Turnpike | 1 |
| S Elm Pl | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tulsa County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 402 |
| I-244 | 210 |
| US-169 | 133 |
| US-75 | 127 |
| US-64 | 71 |
| SR-75 | 50 |
| S Memorial Dr | 42 |
| E Pine St | 30 |
ZIP 74008 at a glance
| Population | 34,006 |
| Density | 177 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $104,000 |
| Median home value | $339,524 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tulsa 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 | 126 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 185 | +47% | 6.9 |
| 2010s | 325 | +76% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 298 | -8% | 9.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 126 a year in the 1990s and 298 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 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74008
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74008?
Tulsa County has had 3,443 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,574 people and killing 86.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74008?
US-75 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74008 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74008?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Tulsa County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74008?
Since 2015, Tulsa County has reported 99 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74008 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Tulsa County records 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74008?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.