ZIP 74027 (Delaware, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74027: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Nowata 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
1 of 114 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Nowata County compares with Oklahoma
Nowata County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Nowata County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Nowata County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 34% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 7% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 56.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.4× the state |
| After dark | 28.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Nowata County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Nowata County: December the month with the most truck crashes: 14.0% of the year's total.
Overview
Nowata County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
December has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (0.9%).
November through March accounts for 56.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74027 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-169 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74027 fleets
- Plan December schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Nowata County.
- Morning starts matter: 24.8% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Nowata County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 4 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Nowata County) |
|---|---|
| US-169 | 53 |
| US-60 | 15 |
| United States Highway 169 | 9 |
| SR-169 | 8 |
| United States 169 | 5 |
| S Ash St | 3 |
| Sh-10 | 2 |
| State Highway 10 | 2 |
ZIP 74027 at a glance
| Population | 759 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,375 |
| Median home value | $129,095 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Nowata 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 | 4 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 7 | +100% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 13 | +80% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 10 | -25% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 10. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74027
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74027?
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Nowata County (51 injured, 5 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74027?
December has the most truck crashes in Nowata County, 14.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74027?
Since 2015, Nowata County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74027 compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Nowata County has 103.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74027?
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.