ZIP 74834 (Chandler, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74834: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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 596 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Oklahoma
Lincoln County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 160.7 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 74834 at a glance: I-44 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74834: 5 since 2015.
Overview
Lincoln County has recorded 596 truck crashes since 2015, with 270 people injured and 22 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.9%.
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
5.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-44 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). Next come SR-18 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 8 of the truck crashes here, or 1.3%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74834 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lincoln County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-44; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 5 |
| SR-18 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 236 |
| US-177 | 24 |
| Turner Turnpike (I-44) | 22 |
| I-44 (Turner Turnpike) | 16 |
| SR-99 | 15 |
| Turner Turnpike | 12 |
| Sh-99 | 12 |
| US-62 | 11 |
ZIP 74834 at a glance
| Population | 7,952 |
| Density | 17 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $61,291 |
| Median home value | $196,424 |
| Home ownership | 80% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 15 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 29 | +92% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 42 | +44% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 61 | +46% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 61. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.8 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74834
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74834?
Since 2015, 596 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (270 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74834?
I-44 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74834 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74834?
Truck crashes in Lincoln County peak in September, with 10.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74834?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74834 compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 160.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74834?
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.