ZIP 74421 (Beggs, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74421: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Okmulgee 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
8 of 318 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Okmulgee County compares with Oklahoma
Okmulgee County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Okmulgee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Okmulgee County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 79.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 17% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.7× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 10.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.1× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.3% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.9% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Okmulgee County has lower values than Oklahoma for deaths per 100 crashes and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice.
Okmulgee County at a glance: 10.9% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Okmulgee County has recorded 318 truck crashes since 2015, with 161 people injured and 10 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (12.9% of the year) and are lowest in June (6.3%).
November through March accounts for 42.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 12–1 pm than at any other hour (7.9%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 10.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
US-75 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74421 with 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come CR-ALLIGATOR Trail (1), CR-E 211Th St S (1) and US-75A (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74421 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Okmulgee County.
- Look at alternatives to US-75 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- With 10.9% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Okmulgee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 5 |
| CR-ALLIGATOR Trail | 1 |
| CR-E 211Th St S | 1 |
| US-75A | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Okmulgee County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 108 |
| I-40 | 75 |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 10 |
| SR-75 | 10 |
| N Wood Dr | 7 |
| S Wood Dr | 6 |
| Wood Drive | 5 |
| Indian Nation Tpke | 4 |
ZIP 74421 at a glance
| Population | 4,360 |
| Density | 13 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $69,500 |
| Median home value | $168,897 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Okmulgee 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 | 14 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 17 | +24% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 29 | +68% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 26 | -11% | 0.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 14 to 26. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74421
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74421?
Since 2015, 318 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Okmulgee County (161 injured, 10 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74421?
NHTSA data shows US-75 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74421 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74421?
February has the most truck crashes in Okmulgee County, 12.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74421?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Okmulgee County since 2015, 2.5% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74421 compared with Oklahoma?
Okmulgee County records 79.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74421?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.