ZIP 74536 (Clayton, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74536: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pushmataha 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 111 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
How Pushmataha County compares with Oklahoma
Pushmataha County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pushmataha County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pushmataha County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 89.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 78% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.8% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 21% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 41% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 16.0% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 37% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Pushmataha County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pushmataha County: July the month with the most truck crashes: 14.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Pushmataha County has recorded 111 truck crashes since 2015, with 51 people injured and 2 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 38 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 14.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 2.7%.
November through March accounts for 36.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 15.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
No fatal crash involving a large truck has a recorded location within 10 miles of ZIP 74536 since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.8% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74536 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pushmataha County.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pushmataha County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pushmataha County) |
|---|---|
| Indian Nation Turnpike | 15 |
| State Highway 3 | 13 |
| Sh-3 | 10 |
| Indian Nation Tpke | 7 |
| US-271 | 5 |
| Sh 3 | 4 |
| Sh-2 | 4 |
| State Highway 2 | 4 |
ZIP 74536 at a glance
| Population | 1,364 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,750 |
| Median home value | $122,447 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pushmataha 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 | 9 | — | 0.3 |
| 2000s | 9 | +1% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 8 | -6% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 11 | +25% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 9 to 11. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74536
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74536?
111 truck crashes have been reported in Pushmataha County since 2015, with 2 deaths and 51 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74536?
July has the most truck crashes in Pushmataha County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74536?
Since 2015, Pushmataha County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.8% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74536 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Pushmataha County records 89.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74536?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.