ZIP 74130 (Tulsa, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74130: 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. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Tulsa County: 1 in 35 crashes involve a garbage truck (99 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 3,443 crashes involving commercial trucks in Tulsa County since 2015: 1,574 people were injured and 86 were killed.
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.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, 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 74130 is I-244, with 7 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-169 (5), I-44 (4) 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.
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74130 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-244 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.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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-244 | 7 |
| US-169 | 5 |
| I-44 | 4 |
| S Harvard Ave | 2 |
| S Sheridan Rd | 2 |
| US-75 | 2 |
| CR-116TH St N | 1 |
| CR-N 52Nd W Ave | 1 |
| E 21st St | 1 |
| E 41st St S | 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 74130 at a glance
| Population | 2,212 |
| Density | 206 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,691 |
| Median home value | $84,459 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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. 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 74130
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74130?
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 74130?
Since 2015, I-244 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74130: 7.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74130?
Truck crashes in Tulsa County peak in September, with 9.6% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74130?
99 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tulsa County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74130 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Tulsa County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74130?
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.