ZIP 74108 (Tulsa, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74108: 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 sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Tulsa County at a glance: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (99 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
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
The worst month is September with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.2% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74108 is I-44, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-169 (5), I-244 (4) and US-412 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 99 of the truck crashes here, or 2.9%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
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 74108 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 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.
Reporting was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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 | 8 |
| US-169 | 5 |
| I-244 | 4 |
| US-412 | 3 |
| E 51st St | 2 |
| N Elm Pl | 2 |
| S Harvard Ave | 2 |
| S Sheridan Rd | 2 |
| SR-266 | 2 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
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 74108 at a glance
| Population | 7,315 |
| Density | 325 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,335 |
| Median home value | $134,054 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
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. NHTSA counts 3.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74108
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74108?
Tulsa County has had 3,443 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,574 people and killing 86.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74108?
I-44 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74108 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74108?
Truck crashes in Tulsa County peak in September, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74108?
99 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tulsa County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74108 compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tulsa County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74108?
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.