ZIP 74855 (Meeker, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74855: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lincoln 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 596 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lincoln County compares with Oklahoma
Lincoln County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lincoln County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lincoln County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 160.7 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.0× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.6% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 31.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and after dark.
ZIP 74855 at a glance: I-40 deadliest road: 4 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74855 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 596 crashes involving commercial trucks in Lincoln County since 2015: 270 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 10.9% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (5.9%).
November through March accounts for 40.8% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.4%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.3% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74855 is I-40, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-177 (2) and N Kickapoo St (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
8 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.3% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74855 fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Lincoln County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 4 |
| US-177 | 2 |
| N Kickapoo St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lincoln County) |
|---|---|
| I-44 | 236 |
| US-177 | 24 |
| Turner Turnpike (I-44) | 22 |
| I-44 (Turner Turnpike) | 16 |
| SR-99 | 15 |
| Turner Turnpike | 12 |
| Sh-99 | 12 |
| US-62 | 11 |
ZIP 74855 at a glance
| Population | 4,249 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,256 |
| Median home value | $164,356 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lincoln 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 | 15 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 29 | +92% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 42 | +44% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 61 | +46% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 15 to 61. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 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 74855
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74855?
Since 2015, 596 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Lincoln County (270 injured, 22 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74855?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 4 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74855 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74855?
The worst month is September: 10.9% of truck crashes in Lincoln County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74855?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Lincoln County since 2015 (1.3% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74855 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 160.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Lincoln County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74855?
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.