ZIP 74563 (Red Oak, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74563: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Latimer 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 57 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Latimer County compares with Oklahoma
Latimer County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Latimer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Latimer County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 51.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 35% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 54% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 30% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 100% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.5% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 18% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.7% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 51.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 22.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 13% below the state |
Latimer County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Latimer County: 0.0% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Latimer County has recorded 57 truck crashes since 2015, with 19 people injured and 1 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 74 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (14.0% of the year) and are lowest in September (3.5%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 51.8% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 26.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 0.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74563 since 2015: SR-31 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74563 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Latimer County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Latimer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Latimer County) |
|---|---|
| US-270 | 8 |
| Sh-2 | 8 |
| Nw Highbridge Rd | 3 |
| Ok-63 | 3 |
| Sh-1 | 3 |
| State Highway 1 | 3 |
| State Highway 2 | 2 |
| U.S Highway 270 | 2 |
ZIP 74563 at a glance
| Population | 1,910 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $44,063 |
| Median home value | $118,996 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Latimer 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 | 4 | — | 0.1 |
| 2000s | 6 | +58% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 6 | -6% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -29% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.0 a year in 2016–19, 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74563
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74563?
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Latimer County (19 injured, 1 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74563?
The worst month is January: 14.0% of truck crashes in Latimer County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74563?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Latimer County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74563 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 51.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Latimer County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74563?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.