ZIP 74839 (Dustin, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74839: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hughes 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 65 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hughes County compares with Oklahoma
Hughes County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hughes County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hughes County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 48% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 8.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.2× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.8% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 34.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 15% below the state |
| After dark | 31.1% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Hughes County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and winter months (nov–mar). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hughes County: August 15.4% of truck crashes happen in August, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 65 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hughes County since 2015: 37 people were injured and 7 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 15.4% of the yearly total, while November has the fewest (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 34.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 11 am–12 pm than at any other hour (10.8%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 6.6% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74839 happened on Indian Nation Tpk (1) and SR-375 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74839 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hughes County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.6% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hughes County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| Indian Nation Tpk | 1 |
| SR-375 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hughes County) |
|---|---|
| US-75 | 17 |
| US-270 | 15 |
| Sh-9 | 4 |
| Sh-1 | 3 |
| Sh-48 | 3 |
| State Highway 1 | 3 |
| United States Highway 75 | 3 |
| State Highway 9 | 2 |
ZIP 74839 at a glance
| Population | 662 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $33,333 |
| Median home value | $89,650 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hughes 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 | 4 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 8 | +117% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 8 | -7% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -51% | 0.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 4 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74839
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74839?
Hughes County has had 65 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 37 people and killing 7.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74839?
The worst month is August: 15.4% of truck crashes in Hughes County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74839?
Since 2015, Hughes County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74839 compare with Oklahoma?
Hughes County records 41.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74839?
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.