ZIP 74962 (Vian, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74962: 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 sits below Oklahoma on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Sequoyah County: 9.3% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Overview
Sequoyah County has recorded 449 truck crashes since 2015, with 166 people injured and 21 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
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.
More truck crashes happen at 2–3 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 9.3% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 74962 since 2015 were spread across roads: I-40 (2), SR-10A (1) and SR-82 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
4 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.9% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74962 fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 9.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Oklahoma), plan winter equipment checks early.
- 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.
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 Sequoyah County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 2 |
| SR-10A | 1 |
| SR-82 | 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 74962 at a glance
| Population | 4,398 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $54,080 |
| Median home value | $156,684 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 18 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 44. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 74962
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 74962?
Sequoyah County has had 449 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 166 people and killing 21.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74962?
The worst month is August: 10.5% of truck crashes in Sequoyah County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 74962?
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 74962 compared with Oklahoma?
The yearly rate is 105.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Sequoyah County, vs 79.3 for Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74962?
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.