ZIP 74850 (Lamar, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74850: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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). It runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Hughes County: August the month with the most truck crashes: 15.4% of the year's total.
Overview
Hughes County has recorded 65 truck crashes since 2015, with 37 people injured and 7 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 66 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in August (15.4% of the year) and are lowest in November (3.1%).
November through March accounts for 34.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 10.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 74850.
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 74850 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 6.6% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- 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.
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
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 74850 at a glance
| Population | 247 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $55,750 |
| Median home value | $166,578 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74850
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74850?
Since 2015, 65 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hughes County (37 injured, 7 killed).
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74850?
The worst month is August: 15.4% of truck crashes in Hughes County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74850?
Since 2015, Hughes County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74850 compared with Oklahoma?
Hughes County records 41.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74850?
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.