ZIP 74434 (Fort Gibson, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74434: 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 runs above Oklahoma on garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
Muskogee County at a glance: 7.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Police reported 626 crashes involving commercial trucks in Muskogee County since 2015: 295 people were injured and 26 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is August at 6.4%.
November through March accounts for 44.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (8.1%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.6% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74434 since 2015 were spread across roads: Muskogee Tpk (1), Muskogee Tpk Sr-165 (1), SR-165 (1) and US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 11 of the truck crashes here, or 1.8%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74434 fleets
- Build extra time into May routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 7.6% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| Muskogee Tpk | 1 |
| Muskogee Tpk Sr-165 | 1 |
| SR-165 | 1 |
| US-62 | 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 74434 at a glance
| Population | 9,611 |
| Density | 30 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,363 |
| Median home value | $190,731 |
| Home ownership | 83% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 34 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74434
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74434?
Muskogee County has had 626 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 295 people and killing 26.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74434?
The worst month is May: 10.2% of truck crashes in Muskogee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74434?
11 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Muskogee County since 2015, 1.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74434 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Muskogee County records 84.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74434?
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.