ZIP 74843 (Fitzhugh, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74843: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Pontotoc 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 239 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Pontotoc County compares with Oklahoma
Pontotoc County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Pontotoc County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Pontotoc County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 52.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 34% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.7× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.56 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 57% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 11.9% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 8% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 19.2% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 25% below the state |
Compared with Oklahoma, Pontotoc County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Pontotoc County: 1 in 27 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.6%, against 1.4% for Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 239 crashes involving commercial trucks in Pontotoc County since 2015: 147 people were injured and 15 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 18 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.0%).
November through March accounts for 45.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 14.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 2.3% 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 74843 is SR-1, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by CR-3 Lane (1), CR-3RD (1) and SR-3 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74843 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 29.7% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Pontotoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 4 |
| CR-3 Lane | 1 |
| CR-3RD | 1 |
| SR-3 | 1 |
| SR-3E | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Pontotoc County) |
|---|---|
| State Highway 1 | 22 |
| State Highway 3W | 19 |
| Ok-1 | 13 |
| State Highway 19 | 11 |
| Chickasaw Turnpike | 8 |
| US-377 | 8 |
| Ok-3W | 6 |
| Ok-19 | 5 |
ZIP 74843 at a glance
| Population | 324 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $73,750 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Pontotoc 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 | 5 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | +171% | 1.7 |
| 2010s | 19 | +34% | 2.1 |
| 2020s | 22 | +18% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 5 to 22. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74843
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74843?
Since 2015, 239 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Pontotoc County (147 injured, 15 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74843?
Since 2015, SR-1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74843: 4.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74843?
Truck crashes in Pontotoc County peak in August, with 11.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74843?
Since 2015, Pontotoc County has reported 8 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74843 compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Pontotoc County has 52.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74843?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.