ZIP 74011 (Broken Arrow, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74011: 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 sits below Oklahoma on 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).
Tulsa County at a glance: 1 in 35 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.8%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 3,443 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tulsa County since 2015: 1,574 people were injured and 86 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.2% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74011 happened on N Elm Pl (2), SR-51 (2), Creek Turnpike (1), E 51st St (1) and E 61st St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 99 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (16%).
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74011 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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) |
|---|---|
| N Elm Pl | 2 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| Creek Turnpike | 1 |
| E 51st St | 1 |
| E 61st St | 1 |
| Main St | 1 |
| Memorial Dr | 1 |
| Muskogee Turnpike | 1 |
| Muskogee Turnpike Sr-351 | 1 |
| No Name | 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 74011 at a glance
| Population | 33,900 |
| Density | 549 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $99,157 |
| Median home value | $268,891 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 126 to 298. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74011
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74011?
Since 2015, 3,443 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tulsa County (1,574 injured, 86 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74011?
September has the most truck crashes in Tulsa County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74011?
Since 2015, Tulsa County has reported 99 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74011 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74011?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.