ZIP 74951 (Panama, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74951: 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 has lower values than Oklahoma for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 74951 at a glance: SR-112 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74951 since 2015.
Overview
Le Flore County has recorded 393 truck crashes since 2015, with 183 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 10 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in February (3.8%).
November through March accounts for 37.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
3.0% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 5.3% across Oklahoma.
Where crashes happen
SR-112 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74951 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-59 (2) and SR-9 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.5% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74951 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-112; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Le Flore County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-112 | 3 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| SR-9 | 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 74951 at a glance
| Population | 1,508 |
| Density | 130 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $49,375 |
| Median home value | $127,022 |
| Home ownership | 62% |
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 74951
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74951?
Le Flore County has had 393 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 183 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 74951?
NHTSA data shows SR-112 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74951 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74951?
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 74951?
Since 2015, Le Flore County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.5% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74951 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Le Flore County has 73.8 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74951?
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.