ZIP 74940 (Howe, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74940: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Le Flore 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
6 of 393 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Le Flore County compares with Oklahoma
Le Flore County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Le Flore County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Le Flore County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 73.8 | 79.3 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.0% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 43% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.3% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.1% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 22% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.0% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 20.6% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Le Flore County sits below Oklahoma on on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in ZIP 74940: US-59 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74940: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 393 crashes involving commercial trucks in Le Flore County since 2015: 183 people were injured and 25 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 9.7% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (3.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 37.0% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.0% of truck crashes, compared with 5.3% in Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 74940 is US-59, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: US-270 (2) and US-271 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.4% in Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74940 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-59 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.3% of truck crashes here, more than Oklahoma; adjust start times where you can.
- 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.
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 Le Flore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 3 |
| US-270 | 2 |
| US-271 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Le Flore County) |
|---|---|
| US-259 | 69 |
| US-59 | 62 |
| US-271 | 27 |
| United States Highway 259 | 17 |
| Sh-112 | 11 |
| State Highway 112 | 11 |
| United States Highway 59 | 11 |
| US-270 | 9 |
ZIP 74940 at a glance
| Population | 2,504 |
| Density | 16 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $50,677 |
| Median home value | $121,039 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Le Flore 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 | 23 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +6% | 1.8 |
| 2010s | 28 | +19% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 39 | +38% | 2.0 |
In the 1990s about 23 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 39. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74940
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74940?
393 truck crashes have been reported in Le Flore County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 183 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74940?
NHTSA data shows US-59 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74940 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74940?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Le Flore County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 74940?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Le Flore County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74940 compare with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Le Flore County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 74940?
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.