ZIP 74577 (Whitesboro, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74577: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Le Flore 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 393 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Le Flore County compares with Oklahoma
Le Flore County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Le Flore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Le Flore County is lower on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Le Flore County at a glance: 6.2 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Oklahoma: 4.1).
Overview
Police reported 393 crashes involving commercial trucks in Le Flore County since 2015: 183 people were injured and 25 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74577 happened on SR-63 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74577 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 25.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
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 Le Flore 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 (Le Flore County) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 69 |
| US-59 | 62 |
| US-271 | 27 |
| United States Highway 259 | 17 |
| Sh-112 | 11 |
| State Highway 112 | 11 |
| United States Highway 59 | 11 |
| US-270 | 9 |
ZIP 74577 at a glance
| Population | 259 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,028 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Le Flore 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 | 23 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +6% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +19% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 39 | +38% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74577
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74577?
393 truck crashes have been reported in Le Flore County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 183 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74577?
Truck crashes in Le Flore County peak in July, with 9.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74577?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Le Flore County since 2015 (1.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74577 compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Le Flore County has 73.8 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74577?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.