ZIP 74553 (Kiowa, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74553: 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Pittsburg County is lower on 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
Pittsburg County has recorded 631 truck crashes since 2015, with 281 people injured and 14 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 47.5% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (6.8%).
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 74553 is US-69, with 6 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.0% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74553 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pittsburg County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter 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 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 Pittsburg County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 6 |
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 74553 at a glance
| Population | 1,382 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,063 |
| Median home value | $122,812 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 58. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 74553
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74553?
631 truck crashes have been reported in Pittsburg County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 281 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74553?
NHTSA data shows US-69 with 6 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74553 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74553?
The worst month is February: 11.1% of truck crashes in Pittsburg County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74553?
Since 2015, Pittsburg County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.0% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74553 compare with Oklahoma?
Pittsburg County records 136.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74553?
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.