ZIP 74569 (Stringtown, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74569: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Atoka 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 465 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Atoka County compares with Oklahoma
Atoka County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Atoka County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Atoka County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 300.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 3.8× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 17.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 23% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 27% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 32.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Atoka County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and after dark.
The headline for Atoka County: 7.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oklahoma: 4.1).
Overview
Atoka County has recorded 465 truck crashes since 2015, with 200 people injured and 34 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 8 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
May has the most truck crashes, 10.1% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.2%).
2.3% 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 74569 is US-69, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74569 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Atoka County.
- Look at alternatives to US-69 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 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.
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 Atoka County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 8 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Atoka County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 162 |
| United States Highway 69 | 59 |
| SR-69 | 31 |
| Us Hwy 69/75 | 12 |
| S Mississippi Ave | 12 |
| Sh-3 | 11 |
| Sh-7 | 9 |
| Highway 69/75 | 9 |
ZIP 74569 at a glance
| Population | 584 |
| Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,818 |
| Median home value | $114,170 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Atoka 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 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 31 | +70% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 39 | +27% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 45 | +16% | 2.4 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 45. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74569
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74569?
465 truck crashes have been reported in Atoka County since 2015, with 34 deaths and 200 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74569?
Since 2015, US-69 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74569: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74569?
The worst month is May: 10.1% of truck crashes in Atoka County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74569?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Atoka County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74569 compared with Oklahoma?
Atoka County records 300.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74569?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.