ZIP 74859 (Okemah, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74859: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Okfuskee 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 176 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Okfuskee County compares with Oklahoma
Okfuskee County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Okfuskee County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Okfuskee County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.7× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.34 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 23% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 58% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 13.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 2.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.7% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 19.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.5× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 52.1% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.3× the state |
| After dark | 31.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.2× the state |
Okfuskee County has lower values than Oklahoma for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Okfuskee County: 13.0% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 176 crashes involving commercial trucks in Okfuskee County since 2015: 59 people were injured and 6 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 24 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
November through March accounts for 52.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-40 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). It is followed by SR-56 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.6% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74859 fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Okfuskee County.
- Check whether your routes use I-40, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 13.0% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Oklahoma; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Okfuskee County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 5 |
| SR-56 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Okfuskee County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 112 |
| US-75 | 7 |
| US-62 | 5 |
| State Highway 48 | 4 |
| Interstate 40 (Westbound) | 3 |
| Sh-27 | 3 |
| Sh-48 | 3 |
| Sh-56 | 3 |
ZIP 74859 at a glance
| Population | 5,671 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $42,701 |
| Median home value | $134,587 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Okfuskee 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 | 7 | — | 0.5 |
| 2000s | 8 | +15% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 11 | +43% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 18 | +55% | 0.8 |
In the 1990s about 7 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 18. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74859
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 74859?
176 truck crashes have been reported in Okfuskee County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 59 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74859?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74859: 5.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74859?
The worst month is February: 13.6% of truck crashes in Okfuskee County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74859?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Okfuskee County since 2015 (0.6% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 74859 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Okfuskee County records 135.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 74859?
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.