ZIP 74339 (Commerce, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74339: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Ottawa 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 545 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Ottawa County compares with Oklahoma
Ottawa County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Ottawa County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Ottawa County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 162.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 71% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 21.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.7× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 25.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Ottawa County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ottawa County at a glance: 14.4% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 545 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ottawa County since 2015: 275 people were injured and 27 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 12.3% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 14.4% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74339 with 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-10 (2), US-59 (2) and US-69 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74339 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Ottawa County.
- Check whether your routes use I-44, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- 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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 4 |
| SR-10 | 2 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| SR-125 | 1 |
| US-166 | 1 |
| US-412 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Ottawa County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 113 |
| I-44 (Will Rogers Turnpike) | 49 |
| I-44 (Wrtp) | 45 |
| US-60 | 45 |
| Interstate 44 (Wrtp) | 38 |
| Sh-10 | 15 |
| US-69 | 14 |
| Will Rogers Turnpike (I-44) | 12 |
ZIP 74339 at a glance
| Population | 2,245 |
| Density | 254 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $34,970 |
| Median home value | $75,341 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Ottawa 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 | 28 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 39 | +39% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 46 | +17% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 46 | +2% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 28 a year in the 1990s and 46 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74339
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74339?
545 truck crashes have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 275 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 74339?
Since 2015, I-44 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74339: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74339?
Truck crashes in Ottawa County peak in January, with 12.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74339?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Ottawa County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74339 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 162.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Ottawa County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74339?
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.