ZIP 74438 (Hitchita, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74438: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McIntosh 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 414 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McIntosh County compares with Oklahoma
McIntosh County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McIntosh County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McIntosh County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 198.4 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.5× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.28 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 36% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 64% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.1% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 15% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 41.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.6× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, McIntosh County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for McIntosh County: 1 in 196 crashes involve a garbage truck (2 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 414 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in McIntosh County. They injured 121 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.9% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.1% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 7.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74438 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-62 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 0.5%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74438 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 6.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 McIntosh County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McIntosh County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 172 |
| US-69 | 71 |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 32 |
| Indian Nation Tpke | 18 |
| In Tpk | 10 |
| United States Highway 69 | 8 |
| SR-69 | 5 |
| United States 69 | 5 |
ZIP 74438 at a glance
| Population | 447 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,656 |
| Median home value | $96,729 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McIntosh 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 | 18 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +34% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 32 | +37% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 41 | +28% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 18 a year in the 1990s and 41 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74438
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74438?
Since 2015, 414 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McIntosh County (121 injured, 8 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74438?
July has the most truck crashes in McIntosh County, 10.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74438?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in McIntosh County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 74438 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McIntosh County has 198.4 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74438?
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.