ZIP 74578 (Wilburton, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74578: 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. It runs above Oklahoma on garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Latimer County: 0.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Police reported 57 crashes involving commercial trucks in Latimer County since 2015: 19 people were injured and 1 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 74 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 14.0% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (3.5%).
November through March accounts for 51.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, 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 74578 since 2015: SR-2 (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 74578 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-2 | 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 74578 at a glance
| Population | 5,668 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $41,024 |
| Median home value | $95,559 |
| Home ownership | 71% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74578
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74578?
Since 2015, 57 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Latimer County (19 injured, 1 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74578?
The worst month is January: 14.0% of truck crashes in Latimer County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74578?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Latimer County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74578 compared with Oklahoma?
Latimer County records 51.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74578?
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.