ZIP 74727 (Boswell, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74727: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Choctaw 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 169 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Choctaw County compares with Oklahoma
Choctaw County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Choctaw County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Choctaw County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 35.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 12% below the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 17% below the state |
Choctaw County has lower values than Oklahoma for garbage-truck share, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
Choctaw County at a glance: August 15.4% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Choctaw County has recorded 169 truck crashes since 2015, with 81 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 25 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in February (4.7%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 35.4% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 9.5% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.2% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74727 since 2015 were spread across roads: US-70 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.2% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74727 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 24.2% 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Choctaw County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Choctaw County) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 44 |
| United States 70 | 15 |
| US-271 | 14 |
| United States 271 | 12 |
| State Highway 147 | 8 |
| Indian Nation Tpke | 5 |
| Jackson St. (Us-70B=Jack | 5 |
| Sh-147 | 5 |
ZIP 74727 at a glance
| Population | 2,168 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $43,047 |
| Median home value | $100,548 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Choctaw 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 | 8 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 12 | +44% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 14 | +14% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 19 | +38% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 8 to 19. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74727
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74727?
169 truck crashes have been reported in Choctaw County since 2015, with 10 deaths and 81 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74727?
The worst month is August: 15.4% of truck crashes in Choctaw County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74727?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Choctaw County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74727 compare with Oklahoma?
Choctaw County records 103.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74727?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.