ZIP 74075 (Stillwater, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74075: 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 sits below Oklahoma on 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.
ZIP 74075 at a glance: US-177 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74075 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 380 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Payne County. They injured 191 people and killed 16.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (9.7%).
4.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-177 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: 32nd St (1), CR-MCELROY Rd (1) and SR-51 (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 74075 fleets
- Build extra time into April routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-177 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| US-177 | 3 |
| 32nd St | 1 |
| CR-MCELROY Rd | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| US-64 | 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 74075 at a glance
| Population | 26,451 |
| Density | 108 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,053 |
| Median home value | $222,074 |
| Home ownership | 41% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 34. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 74075
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74075?
Since 2015, 380 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Payne County (191 injured, 16 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74075?
NHTSA data shows US-177 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74075 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74075?
The worst month is April: 10.3% of truck crashes in Payne County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74075?
Since 2015, Payne County has reported 4 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74075 compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Payne County has 42.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74075?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.