ZIP 74837 (Cromwell, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74837: 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 has lower values than Oklahoma for 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 14 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 12.0% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.1%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.7% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 1–2 pm than at any other hour (9.8%).
5.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74837 since 2015: I-40 (2), SR-56 (1) and SR-9 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74837 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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.
Crash reporting for 2019 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-56 | 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 74837 at a glance
| Population | 153 |
| Density | 182 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,618 |
| Home ownership | 89% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 12 a year in the 1990s and 25 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74837
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74837?
Since 2015, 276 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Seminole County (126 injured, 20 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74837?
Truck crashes in Seminole County peak in July, with 12.0% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74837?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Seminole County since 2015, 2.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74837 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 111.3 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Seminole County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74837?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
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.