ZIP 74050 (Oakhurst, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74050: 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). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 74050 at a glance: 2.6× yearly fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74050: 1.8 in 2016–19, 4.6 in 2020–24.
Overview
Creek County has recorded 849 truck crashes since 2015, with 377 people injured and 43 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 11.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (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%).
Road surface: 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74050 is I-44, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-244 (3), S Harvard Ave (2) and SR-66 (2).
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 74050 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Creek County.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
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 | 13 |
| I-244 | 3 |
| S Harvard Ave | 2 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| CR-SOUTHWEST Blvd | 1 |
| E 41st St S | 1 |
| E 51st St | 1 |
| E 8th St | 1 |
| N Peoria Ave | 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 74050 at a glance
| Population | 475 |
| Density | 438 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,750 |
| Home ownership | 77% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74050
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74050?
Creek County has had 849 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 377 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74050?
I-44 had 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74050 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74050?
The worst month is May: 11.0% of truck crashes in Creek County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74050?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Creek County since 2015, 0.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74050 compare 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 74050?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.