ZIP 74522 (Alderson, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74522: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pittsburg 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
6 of 631 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pittsburg County compares with Oklahoma
Pittsburg County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pittsburg County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pittsburg County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 136.9 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 28% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 28% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.3× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 47.5% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 34.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Pittsburg County has lower values than Oklahoma for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Pittsburg County: 9.4% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 631 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pittsburg County since 2015: 281 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.1% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (5.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 47.5% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 6.8% of truck crashes.
9.4% 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 74522 is US-69, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-1450 (1) and SR-31 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74522 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- 9.4% 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
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.
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 Pittsburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 4 |
| CR-1450 | 1 |
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pittsburg County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 254 |
| US-270 | 36 |
| SR-69 | 34 |
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 19 |
| Indian Nation Tpke | 19 |
| Sh-31 | 18 |
| Us Hwy 69/George Nigh Expwy | 7 |
| State Highway 31 | 6 |
ZIP 74522 at a glance
| Population | 128 |
| Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $68,519 |
| Median home value | $201,748 |
| Home ownership | 96% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pittsburg 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 | 29 | — | 2.0 |
| 2000s | 48 | +69% | 2.9 |
| 2010s | 64 | +32% | 2.2 |
| 2020s | 58 | -10% | 0.6 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 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: 3.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74522
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74522?
Pittsburg County has had 631 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 281 people and killing 14.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74522?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74522: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74522?
February has the most truck crashes in Pittsburg County, 11.1% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74522?
Since 2015, Pittsburg County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74522 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Pittsburg County has 136.9 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74522?
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.