ZIP 74833 (Castle, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74833: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Okfuskee 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
1 of 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Okfuskee County compares with Oklahoma
Okfuskee County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Okfuskee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Okfuskee County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Okfuskee County has lower values than Oklahoma for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Okfuskee County: 13.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Police reported 176 crashes involving commercial trucks in Okfuskee County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in April (5.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 6–7 am stands out with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74833 since 2015: CR-970 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.6% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74833 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Okfuskee County.
- 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Okfuskee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-970 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Okfuskee County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 112 |
| US-75 | 7 |
| US-62 | 5 |
| State Highway 48 | 4 |
| Interstate 40 (Westbound) | 3 |
| Sh-27 | 3 |
| Sh-48 | 3 |
| Sh-56 | 3 |
ZIP 74833 at a glance
| Population | 574 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $62,321 |
| Median home value | $190,984 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Okfuskee 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +15% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +55% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 18 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74833
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74833?
176 truck crashes have been reported in Okfuskee County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 59 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74833?
The worst month is February: 13.6% of truck crashes in Okfuskee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74833?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Okfuskee County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74833 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Okfuskee County has 135.2 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74833?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.