ZIP 74401 (Muskogee, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74401: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Muskogee 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 626 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Muskogee County compares with Oklahoma
Muskogee County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Muskogee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Muskogee County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 84.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.8% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.2× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.3% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
It stands out for higher garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
ZIP 74401 at a glance: US-69 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74401: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Muskogee County has recorded 626 truck crashes since 2015, with 295 people injured and 26 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.4%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.7% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 8.1% of truck crashes.
7.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74401 is US-69, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come Muskogee Tpk (1), Muskogee Tpk Off-Ramp (1) and Muskogee Tpk Sr-165 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
11 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74401 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 7.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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 Muskogee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 5 |
| Muskogee Tpk | 1 |
| Muskogee Tpk Off-Ramp | 1 |
| Muskogee Tpk Sr-165 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
| W 103rd St Wainwright Rd | 1 |
| W 40th St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Muskogee County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 77 |
| N 32Nd St | 60 |
| S 32Nd St | 32 |
| US-69 | 22 |
| US-62 | 22 |
| Muskogee Tpke | 15 |
| US-64 | 14 |
| 32Nd St | 11 |
ZIP 74401 at a glance
| Population | 15,951 |
| Density | 56 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,294 |
| Median home value | $141,098 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Muskogee 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 | 34 | — | 1.5 |
| 2000s | 36 | +6% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 51 | +41% | 2.3 |
| 2020s | 58 | +14% | 2.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 34 a year in the 1990s and 58 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74401
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74401?
626 truck crashes have been reported in Muskogee County since 2015, with 26 deaths and 295 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74401?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74401: 5.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74401?
Truck crashes in Muskogee County peak in May, with 10.2% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74401?
Since 2015, Muskogee County has reported 11 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74401 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Muskogee County has 84.5 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74401?
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.