ZIP 74344 (Grove, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74344: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Delaware 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
11 of 240 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Delaware County compares with Oklahoma
Delaware County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Delaware County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Delaware County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 53.9 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 32% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 3.5× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 24% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.1% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 14% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 31.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 23% below the state |
| After dark | 21.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Delaware County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Delaware County: 1 in 20 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 4.9%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Delaware County has recorded 240 truck crashes since 2015, with 116 people injured and 11 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 16 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 12.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 31.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 9.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74344 is US-59, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come SR-43 (2), CR-NS594 (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 4.6%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74344 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Delaware County.
- Check whether your routes use US-59, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 24.9% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 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 Delaware County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 4 |
| SR-43 | 2 |
| CR-NS594 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
| SR-25 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Delaware County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 37 |
| US-412 | 20 |
| US-412A | 13 |
| Sh-20 | 8 |
| United States Highway 59 | 7 |
| US-60 | 7 |
| Sh-85 | 6 |
| State Highway 10 | 6 |
ZIP 74344 at a glance
| Population | 14,876 |
| Density | 64 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,125 |
| Median home value | $217,540 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Delaware 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 17 | +47% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 23 | +32% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 21 | -9% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 21. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.2 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74344
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74344?
Since 2015, 240 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Delaware County (116 injured, 11 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74344?
US-59 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74344 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74344?
The worst month is October: 12.1% of truck crashes in Delaware County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74344?
Since 2015, Delaware County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.6% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74344 compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 53.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Delaware County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74344?
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.