ZIP 74046 (Milfay, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74046: 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 |
Creek County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Creek County: 1 in 385 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 849 crashes involving commercial trucks in Creek County since 2015: 377 people were injured and 43 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 5 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in May (11.0% of the year) and are lowest in December (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
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 74046 with 9 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-970 (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74046 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Creek County.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 7.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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 | 9 |
| CR-970 | 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 74046 at a glance
| Population | 58 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 87% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 81 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 74046
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74046?
Creek County has had 849 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 377 people and killing 43.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74046?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74046: 9.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74046?
May has the most truck crashes in Creek County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74046?
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 74046 compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 104.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Creek County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74046?
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.