ZIP 74857 (Newalla, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74857: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Cleveland 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
9 of 888 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Cleveland County compares with Oklahoma
Cleveland County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Cleveland County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Cleveland County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 27.3 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 66% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 71% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 22% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.7% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 11% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.2× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.6% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 15% below the state |
Cleveland County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Cleveland County: +119% yearly reported truck crashes went from 39 in the 2000s to 86 in the 2010s.
Overview
Since 2015, 888 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Cleveland County. They injured 319 people and killed 15.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is August with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 5.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.6% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 9–10 am than at any other hour (8.2%).
Road surface: 4.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74857 with 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-9 (2) and I-240 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 9 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74857 fleets
- Review driver schedules for August, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- 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.
Reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2019; rates and comparisons skip those years.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Cleveland County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| I-240 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Cleveland County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 308 |
| I-44 | 24 |
| Interstate 35 North | 15 |
| N Flood Ave | 13 |
| I-35 South | 10 |
| W Tecumseh Rd | 9 |
| W Main St | 9 |
| Sw 134Th St | 9 |
ZIP 74857 at a glance
| Population | 9,931 |
| Density | 66 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $92,479 |
| Median home value | $200,382 |
| Home ownership | 93% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Cleveland 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 | 26 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 39 | +53% | 1.2 |
| 2010s | 86 | +119% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 76 | -11% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 26 a year in the 1990s and 76 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74857
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74857?
888 truck crashes have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, with 15 deaths and 319 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74857?
I-40 had 7 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74857 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74857?
August has the most truck crashes in Cleveland County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74857?
9 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Cleveland County since 2015, 1.0% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74857 compare with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Cleveland County has 27.3 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74857?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
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.