ZIP 74016 (Chelsea, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74016: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Rogers 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
17 of 783 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Rogers County compares with Oklahoma
Rogers County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Rogers County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Rogers County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 70.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 11% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Rogers County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Rogers County: June worst month: 12.9% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Police reported 783 crashes involving commercial trucks in Rogers County since 2015: 388 people were injured and 33 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 12.9% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 7.2% of truck crashes.
5.9% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74016 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-44 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 17 of the truck crashes here, or 2.2%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74016 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Rogers County.
- 5.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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 Rogers County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Rogers County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 137 |
| US-412 | 53 |
| I-44 (Will Rogers Turnpike) | 29 |
| I-44 (Wrtp) | 29 |
| Interstate 44 (Wrtp) | 24 |
| US-169 | 23 |
| I-44(Will Rogers Turnpike) | 14 |
| United States 412 | 14 |
ZIP 74016 at a glance
| Population | 5,891 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,671 |
| Median home value | $133,668 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Rogers 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 | 38 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 52 | +37% | 3.3 |
| 2010s | 73 | +40% | 2.4 |
| 2020s | 70 | -4% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 38 a year in the 1990s and 70 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.8 a year in 2016–19, 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74016
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74016?
Since 2015, 783 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Rogers County (388 injured, 33 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74016?
June has the most truck crashes in Rogers County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74016?
17 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Rogers County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74016 compare with Oklahoma?
Rogers County records 70.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74016?
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.