ZIP 74964 (Watts, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 74964: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Adair 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
1 of 90 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Adair County compares with Oklahoma
Adair County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Adair County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Adair County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.4 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 50% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 16.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 4.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.74 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 1.7× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 17% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 34% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.2% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | 73% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 37.2% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 8% below the state |
| After dark | 10.5% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 59% below the state |
Adair County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and on snow, slush or ice. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Adair County: 16.3 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 4.1 across Oklahoma.
Overview
Police reported 90 crashes involving commercial trucks in Adair County since 2015: 66 people were injured and 14 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 47 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (20.0% of the year) and are lowest in April (4.4%).
November through March accounts for 37.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.4% in Oklahoma.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 12.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.5% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
US-412 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 74964 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by US-59 (2), CR-E670 (1) and Cs-Wuniversityst (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.1% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 74964 fleets
- Build extra time into June routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to US-412 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- 30.2% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Oklahoma; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Adair County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-412 | 3 |
| US-59 | 2 |
| CR-E670 | 1 |
| Cs-Wuniversityst | 1 |
| SR-16 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Adair County) |
|---|---|
| US-59 | 26 |
| State Highway 51 | 6 |
| United States 59 | 6 |
| United States Highway 59 | 6 |
| State Highway 100 | 4 |
| U.S. Highway 59 | 4 |
| County Rd Chewey | 2 |
| SR-59 | 2 |
ZIP 74964 at a glance
| Population | 2,241 |
| Density | 11 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,250 |
| Median home value | $132,082 |
| Home ownership | 85% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Adair 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 | 7 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 6 | -13% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 7 | +16% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 9 | +24% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 7 a year in the 1990s and 9 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 74964
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 74964?
90 truck crashes have been reported in Adair County since 2015, with 14 deaths and 66 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 74964?
US-412 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 74964 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 74964?
Truck crashes in Adair County peak in June, with 20.0% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 74964?
Since 2015, Adair County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 1.1% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 74964 compare with Oklahoma?
Adair County records 39.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 79.3 across Oklahoma.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 74964?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.