ZIP 74844 (Francis, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74844: 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 |
Pontotoc County has lower values than Oklahoma for crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Pontotoc County: 1 in 27 crashes involve a garbage truck (8 since 2015), vs 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Pontotoc County has recorded 239 truck crashes since 2015, with 147 people injured and 15 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 18 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 11.3% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (5.0%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 45.2% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (14.2%).
2.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
SR-1 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74844 with 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: CR-MAIN St (1), SR-39 (1) and US-377 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.3% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74844 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to SR-1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.7% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Pontotoc County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-1 | 2 |
| CR-MAIN St | 1 |
| SR-39 | 1 |
| US-377 | 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 74844 at a glance
| Population | 332 |
| Density | 142 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,250 |
| Median home value | $95,455 |
| Home ownership | 59% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 5 a year in the 1990s and 22 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74844
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74844?
239 truck crashes have been reported in Pontotoc County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 147 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74844?
NHTSA data shows SR-1 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74844 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74844?
August has the most truck crashes in Pontotoc County, 11.3% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74844?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Pontotoc County since 2015 (3.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74844 compare with Oklahoma?
Pontotoc County records 52.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74844?
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.