ZIP 74131 (Tulsa, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74131: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Creek 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 of 849 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Creek County compares with Oklahoma
Creek County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Creek County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Creek County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 104.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 81% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.8% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 12% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 18.2% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Creek County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
ZIP 74131 at a glance: 2.9× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74131 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (4.4 vs 1.5).
Overview
Creek County has recorded 849 truck crashes since 2015, with 377 people injured and 43 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 40.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 12–1 pm stands out with 7.9% of truck crashes.
7.5% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (13). After it: I-244 (3), SR-66 (2) and CR-SOUTHWEST Blvd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 0.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74131 fleets
- Review driver schedules for May, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 7.5% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 Creek County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 13 |
| I-244 | 3 |
| SR-66 | 2 |
| CR-SOUTHWEST Blvd | 1 |
| E 41st St S | 1 |
| E 51st St | 1 |
| E 8th St | 1 |
| No Name | 1 |
| S Harvard Ave | 1 |
| SR-33 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Creek County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 355 |
| I-44 (Turner Turnpike) | 78 |
| Turner Turnpike (I-44) | 35 |
| Turner Turnpike | 18 |
| Sh 66 | 17 |
| I-44 Turner Turnpike | 16 |
| Eastbound Interstate 44/Turner | 13 |
| State Highway 66 | 12 |
ZIP 74131 at a glance
| Population | 2,435 |
| Density | 98 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $76,382 |
| Median home value | $170,235 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Creek 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 | 25 | — | 1.9 |
| 2000s | 37 | +45% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 57 | +55% | 2.9 |
| 2020s | 81 | +42% | 2.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 25 a year in the 1990s and 81 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74131
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74131?
Creek County has had 849 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 377 people and killing 43.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74131?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74131: 13.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74131?
May has the most truck crashes in Creek County, 11.0% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74131?
Since 2015, Creek County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74131 compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Creek County has 104.2 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74131?
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.