ZIP 74106 (Tulsa, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74106: 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Tulsa County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 74106 at a glance: 2.8× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74106 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (7.6 vs 2.8).
Overview
Tulsa County has recorded 3,443 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,574 people injured and 86 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.6% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (11). It is followed by I-244 (7), US-169 (5) and S Harvard Ave (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
99 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Their busiest month is June, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
They recorded 2.2 deaths per 100 crashes, against 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74106 fleets
- Build extra time into September 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.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tulsa County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Tulsa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 11 |
| I-244 | 7 |
| US-169 | 5 |
| S Harvard Ave | 2 |
| S Sheridan Rd | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| CR-116TH St N | 1 |
| CR-N 52Nd W Ave | 1 |
| CR-SOUTHWEST Blvd | 1 |
| E 21st St | 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 74106 at a glance
| Population | 15,655 |
| Density | 791 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $40,776 |
| Median home value | $119,907 |
| Home ownership | 46% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 126 a year in the 1990s and 298 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 74106
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74106?
Since 2015, 3,443 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tulsa County (1,574 injured, 86 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74106?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74106: 11.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74106?
The worst month is September: 9.6% of truck crashes in Tulsa County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74106?
Garbage trucks were involved in 99 reported crashes in Tulsa County since 2015 (2.9% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74106 compare with Oklahoma?
Tulsa County records 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74106?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.