ZIP 74860 (Paden, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74860: 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 |
Compared with Oklahoma, Okfuskee County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Okfuskee County: 13.0% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Okfuskee County has recorded 176 truck crashes since 2015, with 59 people injured and 6 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 24 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 5.7%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 52.1% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 6–7 am, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
13.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74860 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-970 (1) and SR-99 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.6%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74860 fleets
- Build extra time into February routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 13.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-970 | 1 |
| SR-99 | 1 |
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 74860 at a glance
| Population | 1,664 |
| Density | 7 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,398 |
| Median home value | $132,417 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74860
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74860?
Since 2015, 176 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Okfuskee County (59 injured, 6 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74860?
Truck crashes in Okfuskee County peak in February, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74860?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Okfuskee County since 2015, 0.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74860 compare with Oklahoma?
Okfuskee County records 135.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74860?
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.