ZIP 74068 (Shamrock, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74068: 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 sits below Oklahoma on 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.
What stands out in Creek County: 1 in 385 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.3%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Creek County has recorded 849 truck crashes since 2015, with 377 people injured and 43 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74068 is I-44, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-99 (4) and SR-33 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.2%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74068 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 6 |
| SR-99 | 4 |
| SR-33 | 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 74068 at a glance
| Population | 94 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $27,750 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 25 to 81. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74068
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74068?
Since 2015, 849 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Creek County (377 injured, 43 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 74068?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74068 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74068?
May has the most truck crashes in Creek County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74068?
Since 2015, Creek County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74068 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Creek County has 104.2 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74068?
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.