ZIP 74146 (Tulsa, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74146: 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 runs above Oklahoma on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 74146: 2.4× fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74146 per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (8.4 vs 3.5).
Overview
Tulsa County has recorded 3,443 truck crashes since 2015, with 1,574 people injured and 86 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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.
Road surface: 3.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74146 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: I-244 (7), US-169 (4) and E 51st St (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 99 crashes, 2.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.2 deaths compared with 2.5 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74146 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Tulsa County.
- 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.
- Morning starts matter: 25.4% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
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 | 12 |
| I-244 | 7 |
| US-169 | 4 |
| E 51st St | 2 |
| N Elm Pl | 2 |
| S Harvard Ave | 2 |
| S Sheridan Rd | 2 |
| SR-51 | 2 |
| US-75 | 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 74146 at a glance
| Population | 16,507 |
| Density | 1,241 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $46,865 |
| Median home value | $145,739 |
| Home ownership | 38% |
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 74146
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74146?
Tulsa County has had 3,443 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 1,574 people and killing 86.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74146?
NHTSA data shows I-44 with 12 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74146 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74146?
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 74146?
99 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Tulsa County since 2015, 2.9% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74146 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Tulsa County records 46.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74146?
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.