ZIP 74028 (Depew, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74028: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Creek 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 of 849 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Creek County compares with Oklahoma
Creek County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Creek County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Creek County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Creek County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Creek County: 1 in 385 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 0.3%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 849 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Creek County. They injured 377 people and killed 43.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.5% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74028 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-48 (1), SR-66 (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74028 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.5% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Creek County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 10 |
| SR-48 | 1 |
| SR-66 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Creek County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 355 |
| I-44 (Turner Turnpike) | 78 |
| Turner Turnpike (I-44) | 35 |
| Turner Turnpike | 18 |
| Sh 66 | 17 |
| I-44 Turner Turnpike | 16 |
| Eastbound Interstate 44/Turner | 13 |
| State Highway 66 | 12 |
ZIP 74028 at a glance
| Population | 1,526 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,500 |
| Median home value | $182,271 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Creek 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 | 25 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 37 | +45% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +55% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 81 | +42% | 2.6 |
In the 1990s about 25 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 81. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74028
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74028?
Since 2015, 849 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Creek County (377 injured, 43 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74028?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74028: 10.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74028?
May has the most truck crashes in Creek County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74028?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Creek County since 2015 (0.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74028 compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Creek County has 104.2 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74028?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.