ZIP 74360 (Picher, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74360: 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Ottawa County is lower on garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Ottawa County at a glance: 14.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 545 crashes involving commercial trucks in Ottawa County since 2015: 275 people were injured and 27 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 12.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 45.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 2–3 pm stands out with 8.6% of truck crashes.
14.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
I-44 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74360 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-10 (2), US-69 (2) and SR-125 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.4%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74360 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-44 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 14.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter 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 Ottawa County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 5 |
| SR-10 | 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 74360 at a glance
| Population | 6 |
| Density | 0 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 28 to 46. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74360
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74360?
Ottawa County has had 545 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 275 people and killing 27.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74360?
I-44 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74360 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74360?
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 74360?
Since 2015, Ottawa County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.4% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74360 compare with Oklahoma?
Ottawa County records 162.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74360?
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.