ZIP 74062 (Ripley, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74062: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Payne 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
4 of 380 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Payne County compares with Oklahoma
Payne County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Payne County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Payne County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 42.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 46% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 21% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 15% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 7% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 18.7% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 27% below the state |
Payne County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 74062: SR-51 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74062 since 2015.
Overview
Payne County has recorded 380 truck crashes since 2015, with 191 people injured and 16 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 10.3% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 9.7% of truck crashes.
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-51 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). Next come US-177 (2), 32nd St (1) and CR-MCELROY Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 4 of the truck crashes here, or 1.1%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74062 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-51; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 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.
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 Payne County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-51 | 4 |
| US-177 | 2 |
| 32nd St | 1 |
| CR-MCELROY Rd | 1 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
| US-77 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Payne County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 62 |
| State Highway 51 | 20 |
| State Highway 33 | 18 |
| US-177 | 18 |
| Sh-51 | 15 |
| Sh-33 | 11 |
| State Highway 18 | 9 |
| Sh-18 | 7 |
ZIP 74062 at a glance
| Population | 997 |
| Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,250 |
| Median home value | $140,431 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Payne 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 | 12 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 20 | +64% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 44 | +126% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 34 | -23% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.2 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74062
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74062?
Since 2015, 380 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Payne County (191 injured, 16 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 74062?
Since 2015, SR-51 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74062: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74062?
The worst month is April: 10.3% of truck crashes in Payne County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74062?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Payne County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74062 compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Payne County has 42.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74062?
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.