ZIP 74801 (Shawnee, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74801: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pottawatomie 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 500 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pottawatomie County compares with Oklahoma
Pottawatomie County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pottawatomie County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pottawatomie County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 64.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 19% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 70% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 21% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 13% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.2% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 20% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 16% below the state |
| After dark | 23.8% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Pottawatomie County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes.
The headline for Pottawatomie County: 1 in 238 garbage-truck share of crashes is 0.4%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Pottawatomie County has recorded 500 truck crashes since 2015, with 223 people injured and 27 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 8 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 12.4% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.2%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 34.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (7.4%).
4.2% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). After it: US-177 (6), SR-18 (2) and SR-9 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.4% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74801 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Pottawatomie County.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 Pottawatomie County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| US-177 | 6 |
| SR-18 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| Bethel Rd | 1 |
| N Kickapoo St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pottawatomie County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 165 |
| US-177 | 76 |
| US-270 | 9 |
| SR-177 | 9 |
| Sh-102 | 7 |
| Sh-9A | 6 |
| Harrison | 6 |
| Interstate I-40 (West Bound) | 6 |
ZIP 74801 at a glance
| Population | 21,967 |
| Density | 114 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,077 |
| Median home value | $133,760 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pottawatomie 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 | 16 | — | 1.1 |
| 2000s | 23 | +47% | 2.3 |
| 2010s | 43 | +83% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 46 | +8% | 1.4 |
In the 1990s about 16 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 46. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74801
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74801?
500 truck crashes have been reported in Pottawatomie County since 2015, with 27 deaths and 223 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74801?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 7 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74801 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74801?
Truck crashes in Pottawatomie County peak in October, with 12.4% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74801?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Pottawatomie County since 2015, 0.4% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74801 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 64.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Pottawatomie County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74801?
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.