ZIP 74745 (Idabel, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74745: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in McCurtain 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
8 of 417 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How McCurtain County compares with Oklahoma
McCurtain County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where McCurtain County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | McCurtain County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 126.6 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.3× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 1.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 76% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 26% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 44.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 20.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
McCurtain County has lower values than Oklahoma for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for ZIP 74745: US-259 3 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 74745.
Overview
McCurtain County has recorded 417 truck crashes since 2015, with 230 people injured and 24 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in December (10.3% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.5%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 44.6% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 7–8 am, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 1.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74745 is US-259, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-70 (2) and SR-37 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.9% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74745 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to US-259 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 26.4% 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
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in McCurtain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 3 |
| US-70 | 2 |
| SR-37 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (McCurtain County) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 86 |
| US-70 | 63 |
| Sh-3 | 27 |
| Ok-3 | 16 |
| State Highway 3 | 13 |
| Sh-98 | 11 |
| United States 259 | 11 |
| United States 70 | 10 |
ZIP 74745 at a glance
| Population | 9,720 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,134 |
| Median home value | $137,136 |
| Home ownership | 64% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in McCurtain 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 | — | 1.8 |
| 2000s | 27 | +18% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 40 | +47% | 1.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | -16% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74745
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74745?
Since 2015, 417 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in McCurtain County (230 injured, 24 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74745?
US-259 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74745 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74745?
Truck crashes in McCurtain County peak in December, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74745?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in McCurtain County since 2015 (1.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 74745 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
McCurtain County records 126.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74745?
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.