ZIP 74126 (Tulsa, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74126: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Osage 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 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Osage County compares with Oklahoma
Osage County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Osage County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Osage County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 32.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 59% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.3% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 32% below the state |
Osage County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for ZIP 74126: 1.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74126 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (3.8 vs 2.0).
Overview
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Osage County. They injured 89 people and killed 10.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 14.2% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.3% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-244 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (6). It is followed by US-169 (4), S Harvard Ave (2) and S Sheridan Rd (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.3% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74126 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Osage County.
- Look at alternatives to I-244 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.6% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Osage County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-244 | 6 |
| US-169 | 4 |
| S Harvard Ave | 2 |
| S Sheridan Rd | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| CR-116TH St N | 1 |
| CR-N 52Nd W Ave | 1 |
| E 8th St | 1 |
| E Admiral Pl | 1 |
| E Port Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Osage County) |
|---|---|
| State Highway 11 | 13 |
| United States 60 | 12 |
| State Highway 18 | 11 |
| Ok-11 | 9 |
| State Highway 20 | 9 |
| US-60 | 9 |
| United States Highway 60 | 7 |
| State Highway 99 | 6 |
ZIP 74126 at a glance
| Population | 9,920 |
| Density | 159 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,172 |
| Median home value | $70,250 |
| Home ownership | 60% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Osage 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 | 8 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 10 | +27% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 19 | +82% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 15 | -19% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.0 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74126
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74126?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Osage County (89 injured, 10 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74126?
Since 2015, I-244 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74126: 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74126?
August has the most truck crashes in Osage County, 14.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74126?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Osage County since 2015 (2.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 74126 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Osage County has 32.8 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74126?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.