ZIP 74956 (Shady Point, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74956: 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 runs above Oklahoma on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
ZIP 74956 at a glance: US-270 most fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74956: 3 since 2015.
Overview
Since 2015, 393 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Le Flore County. They injured 183 people and killed 25.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 10 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 9.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 3.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 37.0% of truck crashes, vs 40.4% for 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
US-270 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74956 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come US-59 (2), SR-112 (1) and US-271 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 1.5% of the total, against 1.4% across Oklahoma.
Route planning tips for ZIP 74956 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use US-270, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Morning starts matter: 25.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Oklahoma.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 was incomplete in 2019, so those years are greyed out and left out of rates and comparisons.
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-270 | 3 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| SR-112 | 1 |
| 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 74956 at a glance
| Population | 1,882 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $57,070 |
| Median home value | $130,408 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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 74956
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74956?
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 74956?
NHTSA data shows US-270 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74956 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 74956?
The worst month is July: 9.7% of truck crashes in Le Flore County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74956?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Le Flore County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 74956 compare with Oklahoma for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 73.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Le Flore County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74956?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
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.