ZIP 74105 (Tulsa, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74105: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Tulsa 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
2.2 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 2.5 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Tulsa County compares with Oklahoma
Tulsa County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tulsa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tulsa County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 46.1 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 42% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.0× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 39% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 16.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 36% below the state |
Tulsa County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It runs above Oklahoma on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 74105 at a glance: 2.5× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 74105 (3.2 → 8.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 3,443 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tulsa County. They injured 1,574 people and killed 86.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Road surface: 3.2% 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 74105 is I-44, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-244 (7), US-169 (4) and US-75 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 99 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (16%).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.2, vs 2.5 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74105 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tulsa County.
- 25.4% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 Tulsa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 13 |
| I-244 | 7 |
| US-169 | 4 |
| US-75 | 3 |
| E 51st St | 2 |
| N Elm Pl | 2 |
| S Harvard Ave | 2 |
| S Sheridan Rd | 2 |
| US-64 | 2 |
| CR-SOUTHWEST Blvd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tulsa County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 402 |
| I-244 | 210 |
| US-169 | 133 |
| US-75 | 127 |
| US-64 | 71 |
| SR-75 | 50 |
| S Memorial Dr | 42 |
| E Pine St | 30 |
ZIP 74105 at a glance
| Population | 26,951 |
| Density | 1,432 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,547 |
| Median home value | $337,168 |
| Home ownership | 54% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tulsa 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 | 126 | — | 4.1 |
| 2000s | 185 | +47% | 6.9 |
| 2010s | 325 | +76% | 3.4 |
| 2020s | 298 | -8% | 9.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 126 to 298. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.8 a year in 2016–19 and 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74105
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74105?
Since 2015, 3,443 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tulsa County (1,574 injured, 86 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74105?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74105 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74105?
September has the most truck crashes in Tulsa County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74105?
Garbage trucks were involved in 99 reported crashes in Tulsa County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 74105 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Tulsa County records 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74105?
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.