ZIP 74042 (Lenapah, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74042: 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 sits below Oklahoma on 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.
Nowata County at a glance: December worst month: 14.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Since 2015, 114 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Nowata County. They injured 51 people and killed 5.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.9%.
November through March accounts for 56.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74042 since 2015: US-169 (4). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.9%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74042 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.4% 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
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 74042 at a glance
| Population | 481 |
| Density | 3 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,750 |
| Median home value | $87,972 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74042
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74042?
114 truck crashes have been reported in Nowata County since 2015, with 5 deaths and 51 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74042?
Truck crashes in Nowata County peak in December, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74042?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Nowata County since 2015, 0.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74042 compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Nowata County has 103.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74042?
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.