ZIP 74072 (S Coffeyville, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74072: 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Nowata County is lower on garbage-truck share and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Nowata County: December worst month: 14.0% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Nowata County has recorded 114 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 5 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 37 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is December with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 0.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 56.9% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 14.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-169 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come US-166 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74072 fleets
- Build extra time into December routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-169; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 24.8% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- With 6.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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 |
| US-166 | 2 |
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 74072 at a glance
| Population | 1,630 |
| Density | 6 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,708 |
| Median home value | $165,049 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
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 74072
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74072?
Nowata County has had 114 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 51 people and killing 5.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 74072?
NHTSA data shows US-169 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74072 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74072?
The worst month is December: 14.0% of truck crashes in Nowata County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74072?
Since 2015, Nowata County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74072 compared with Oklahoma?
Nowata County records 103.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74072?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.