ZIP 74048 (Nowata, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74048: 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 runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Nowata County at a glance: December 14.0% of truck crashes happen in December, more than any other month.
Overview
Nowata County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 37 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in May (0.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 56.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 7–8 am than at any other hour (14.0%).
Road surface: 6.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74048 happened on US-169 (3); no road leads clearly.
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 74048 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.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 3 |
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 74048 at a glance
| Population | 5,559 |
| Density | 10 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,888 |
| Median home value | $121,854 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 4 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 10. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 74048
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74048?
Nowata County has had 114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74048?
The worst month is December: 14.0% of truck crashes in Nowata County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74048?
Since 2015, Nowata County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74048 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Nowata County has 103.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74048?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.