ZIP 74830 (Bowlegs, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74830: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Seminole 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
6 of 276 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Seminole County compares with Oklahoma
Seminole County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Seminole County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Seminole County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 111.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.43 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 17% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 8.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 34% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Seminole County sits below Oklahoma on morning rush (6–10 am) and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Seminole County: 1 in 43 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.3%, vs 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 276 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Seminole County. They injured 126 people and killed 20.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 12.0% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (5.1%).
November through March accounts for 37.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 1–2 pm, with 9.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74830 is US-377, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-270 (3), CR-EW133 (1) and CR-NS3600 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.2% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74830 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-377 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Seminole County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-377 | 5 |
| US-270 | 3 |
| CR-EW133 | 1 |
| CR-NS3600 | 1 |
| SR-59 | 1 |
| SR-9 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Seminole County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 90 |
| US-377 | 23 |
| Sh-56 | 15 |
| US-270 | 10 |
| Milt Phillips | 6 |
| Sh-9A | 6 |
| State Highway 56 | 6 |
| Sh-99 | 5 |
ZIP 74830 at a glance
| Population | 148 |
| Density | 50 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $53,750 |
| Median home value | $46,666 |
| Home ownership | 84% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Seminole 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 | 12 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 18 | +51% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 28 | +55% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 25 | -9% | 1.2 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 25. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74830
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74830?
276 truck crashes have been reported in Seminole County since 2015, with 20 deaths and 126 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74830?
Since 2015, US-377 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74830: 5.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74830?
The worst month is July: 12.0% of truck crashes in Seminole County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74830?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Seminole County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 74830 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Seminole County has 111.3 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74830?
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.