ZIP 74731 (Cartwright, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74731: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Bryan 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
7 of 555 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bryan County compares with Oklahoma
Bryan County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bryan County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bryan County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 103.4 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 23% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.0% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.1% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Bryan County is lower on on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for ZIP 74731: US-69 deadliest road: 7 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74731 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 555 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bryan County since 2015: 232 people were injured and 34 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 7 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (10.5% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.6%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-69 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-75 (3), US-70 (2) and CR-LEAVENWORTH Trail (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
7 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74731 fleets
- Build extra time into March routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-69; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bryan County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 7 |
| US-75 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| CR-LEAVENWORTH Trail | 1 |
| Fm 1753 | 1 |
| SR-289 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bryan County) |
|---|---|
| US-69 | 146 |
| US-70 | 38 |
| Sh-78 | 20 |
| State Highway 78 | 15 |
| Us Hwy 69/75 | 13 |
| Ok-78 | 13 |
| SR-69 | 13 |
| Hwy 69/75 | 9 |
ZIP 74731 at a glance
| Population | 1,646 |
| Density | 49 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,286 |
| Median home value | $164,274 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bryan 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 | 26 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 30 | +17% | 1.9 |
| 2010s | 50 | +66% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 50 | +1% | 1.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 to 50. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74731
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74731?
Bryan County has had 555 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 232 people and killing 34.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 74731?
NHTSA data shows US-69 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74731 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74731?
The worst month is March: 10.5% of truck crashes in Bryan County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74731?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bryan County since 2015, 1.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74731 compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Bryan County has 103.4 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74731?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.