ZIP 74948 (Muldrow, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74948: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Sequoyah 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
4 of 449 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Sequoyah County compares with Oklahoma
Sequoyah County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Sequoyah County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Sequoyah County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.5 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.35 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 20% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 50% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.3% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 1.8× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 27% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.4% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 32.9% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Sequoyah County has lower values than Oklahoma for injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sequoyah County: 9.3% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Overview
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Sequoyah County. They injured 166 people and killed 21.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 9 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (4.9%).
November through March accounts for 37.4% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 8.0% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 9.3% 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 (6). After it: S 4670 Rd (1) and US-64 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74948 fleets
- Plan August schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Sequoyah County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 9.3% 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
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.
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 Sequoyah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 6 |
| S 4670 Rd | 1 |
| US-64 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Sequoyah County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 254 |
| US-64 | 26 |
| US-59 | 18 |
| United States Highway 64 | 14 |
| Interstate 40, | 6 |
| SR-64 | 5 |
| Sh-101 | 5 |
| I-40 West | 4 |
ZIP 74948 at a glance
| Population | 12,382 |
| Density | 22 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $48,069 |
| Median home value | $129,738 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Sequoyah 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 | 18 | — | 2.2 |
| 2000s | 26 | +45% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 41 | +53% | 0.8 |
| 2020s | 44 | +9% | 1.8 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 18 to 44. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74948
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74948?
Since 2015, 449 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Sequoyah County (166 injured, 21 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 74948?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74948: 6.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 74948?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Sequoyah County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74948?
Garbage trucks were involved in 4 reported crashes in Sequoyah County since 2015 (0.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 74948 compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Sequoyah County has 105.5 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74948?
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.