ZIP 74820 (Ada, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74820: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pontotoc 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 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pontotoc County compares with Oklahoma
Pontotoc County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pontotoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Pontotoc County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
Pontotoc County at a glance: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Pontotoc County. They injured 147 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 11.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.0%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 14.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). It is followed by SR-3W (2), CR-3 Lane (1) and CR-MAIN St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 3.3% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74820 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 29.7% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pontotoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 3 |
| SR-3W | 2 |
| CR-3 Lane | 1 |
| CR-MAIN St | 1 |
| SR-19 | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| US-377 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pontotoc County) |
|---|---|
| State Highway 1 | 22 |
| State Highway 3W | 19 |
| Ok-1 | 13 |
| State Highway 19 | 11 |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 8 |
| US-377 | 8 |
| Ok-3W | 6 |
| Ok-19 | 5 |
ZIP 74820 at a glance
| Population | 31,943 |
| Density | 43 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,357 |
| Median home value | $174,623 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pontotoc 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +171% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +34% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +18% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74820
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74820?
239 truck crashes have been reported in Pontotoc County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 147 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74820?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74820 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74820?
Truck crashes in Pontotoc County peak in August, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74820?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pontotoc County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74820 compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Pontotoc County has 52.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74820?
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.