ZIP 74134 (Tulsa, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74134: 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).
Tulsa County at a glance: 1 in 35 garbage-truck share of crashes is 2.8%, against 1.4% for 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
Truck crashes peak in September (9.6% of the year) and are lowest in December (6.5%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in 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 74134 is I-44, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-244 (4), US-169 (4) and US-412 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 99 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
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 74134 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Tulsa County.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tulsa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 8 |
| I-244 | 4 |
| US-169 | 4 |
| US-412 | 3 |
| E 51st St | 2 |
| N Elm Pl | 2 |
| S Harvard Ave | 2 |
| S Sheridan Rd | 2 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| Creek Turnpike | 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 74134 at a glance
| Population | 23,323 |
| Density | 746 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,119 |
| Median home value | $227,799 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
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 large-truck crashes: 3.8 a year in 2016–19, 9.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74134
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74134?
Since 2015, 3,443 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Tulsa County (1,574 injured, 86 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 74134?
I-44 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74134 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74134?
September has the most truck crashes in Tulsa County, 9.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74134?
Since 2015, Tulsa County has reported 99 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.9% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74134 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 74134?
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.