ZIP 74112 (Tulsa, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74112: 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 stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 74112: 2.5× change in fatal truck crashes a year within 10 miles of ZIP 74112 (3.5 → 8.8).
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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
3.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74112 is I-44, with 13 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-244 (7), US-169 (5) and US-75 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
99 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (16% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74112 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 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 | 5 |
| US-75 | 3 |
| E 51st St | 2 |
| N Elm Pl | 2 |
| S Harvard Ave | 2 |
| S Sheridan Rd | 2 |
| 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 74112 at a glance
| Population | 21,386 |
| Density | 1,211 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,951 |
| Median home value | $160,578 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 126 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 298. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 74112
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74112?
3,443 truck crashes have been reported in Tulsa County since 2015, with 86 deaths and 1,574 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 74112?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74112: 13.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74112?
Truck crashes in Tulsa County peak in September, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74112?
99 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tulsa County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74112 compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Tulsa County has 46.1 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74112?
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.