ZIP 74601 (Ponca City, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74601: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kay 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
4 of 350 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kay County compares with Oklahoma
Kay County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kay County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kay County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 76.9 | 79.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.48 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 14% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.9% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.8% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 16% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 22.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 11% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Kay County is lower on garbage-truck share, morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Kay County: +72% change in yearly reported truck crashes from the 2000s (24) to the 2010s (41).
Overview
Police reported 350 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kay County since 2015: 167 people were injured and 16 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is May with 11.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is January at 6.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.7% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.9% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74601 since 2015 were spread across roads: Kygar Rd (1), SR-11 (1) and W Hartford Ave (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74601 fleets
- Plan May schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kay County.
- 6.9% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Kay County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Kygar Rd | 1 |
| SR-11 | 1 |
| W Hartford Ave | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kay County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 127 |
| US-77 | 17 |
| US-60 | 13 |
| US-177 | 13 |
| I-35 (Southbound Lanes) | 12 |
| Blk N 14Th St | 5 |
| I-35 (Northbound Lanes) | 5 |
| State Highway 11 | 5 |
ZIP 74601 at a glance
| Population | 18,916 |
| Density | 46 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $52,067 |
| Median home value | $99,545 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kay 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 | 20 | — | 1.0 |
| 2000s | 24 | +19% | 1.6 |
| 2010s | 35 | +50% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 29 | -19% | 2.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 20 to 29. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.2 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 74601
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74601?
Since 2015, 350 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kay County (167 injured, 16 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74601?
The worst month is May: 11.7% of truck crashes in Kay County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74601?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Kay County since 2015 (1.1% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74601 compare with Oklahoma?
Kay County records 76.9 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74601?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.