ZIP 74872 (Stratford, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74872: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Garvin 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 644 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Garvin County compares with Oklahoma
Garvin County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Garvin County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Garvin County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 230.2 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 2.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.4 | same |
| Injuries per crash | 0.36 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 18% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 24.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.4% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.7% | 40.4% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Oklahoma, Garvin County is lower on injuries per crash. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Garvin County: +101% yearly reported truck crashes went from 26 in the 2000s to 51 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 644 crashes involving commercial trucks in Garvin County since 2015: 243 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
February has the most truck crashes, 11.2% of the yearly total, while January has the fewest (6.2%).
November through March accounts for 38.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 7.9% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 7.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74872 since 2015: SR-19 (2), US-177 (2) and SR-3W (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 1.2% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74872 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Morning starts matter: 24.9% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 7.0% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Garvin County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 2 |
| US-177 | 2 |
| SR-3W | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Garvin County) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 316 |
| Sh-29 | 23 |
| US-177 | 21 |
| Sh-76 | 20 |
| Sh-19 | 19 |
| Ok-29 | 10 |
| Sh-7 | 9 |
| State Highway 29 | 9 |
ZIP 74872 at a glance
| Population | 2,901 |
| Density | 8 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $56,321 |
| Median home value | $178,441 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Garvin 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 | 14 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +85% | 0.9 |
| 2010s | 51 | +101% | 2.6 |
| 2020s | 60 | +16% | 1.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 14 a year in the 1990s and 60 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74872
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74872?
Garvin County has had 644 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 243 people and killing 25.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74872?
The worst month is February: 11.2% of truck crashes in Garvin County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74872?
8 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Garvin County since 2015, 1.2% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74872 compare with Oklahoma?
Garvin County records 230.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74872?
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.