ZIP 74571 (Talihina, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74571: 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 has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Latimer County at a glance: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Latimer County. They injured 19 people and killed 1.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 74 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 14.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 3.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 51.8% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 26.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 0.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74571 since 2015: SR-63 (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 74571 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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-63 | 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 74571 at a glance
| Population | 3,285 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,105 |
| Median home value | $120,094 |
| Home ownership | 68% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74571
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74571?
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Latimer County (19 injured, 1 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74571?
Truck crashes in Latimer County peak in January, with 14.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74571?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Latimer County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74571 compare with Oklahoma?
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 74571?
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.