ZIP 74764 (Valliant, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74764: 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 sits below Oklahoma on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and after dark. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
What stands out in ZIP 74764: US-70 4 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of ZIP 74764.
Overview
Police reported 417 crashes involving commercial trucks in McCurtain County since 2015: 230 people were injured and 24 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 44.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 7–8 am stands out with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 1.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-70 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.9%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74764 fleets
- Review driver schedules for December, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along US-70; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.4% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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 McCurtain County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-70 | 4 |
| SR-3 | 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 74764 at a glance
| Population | 3,582 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,350 |
| Median home value | $142,333 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 34 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74764
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74764?
417 truck crashes have been reported in McCurtain County since 2015, with 24 deaths and 230 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74764?
Since 2015, US-70 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74764: 4.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74764?
December has the most truck crashes in McCurtain County, 10.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74764?
Since 2015, McCurtain County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.9% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74764 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, McCurtain County has 126.6 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74764?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.