ZIP 73034 (Edmond, OK) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 73034: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Oklahoma 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
2.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Oklahoma County compares with Oklahoma
Oklahoma County against Oklahoma and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Oklahoma County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Oklahoma County | Oklahoma | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.0 | 79.3 | 49.7 | 13% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.8 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 56% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.37 | 0.44 | 0.49 | 16% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.4% | 5.3% | 6.2% | 35% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 23.6% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.5% | 12.8% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 36.8% | 40.4% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 21.4% | 25.4% | 24.8% | 16% below the state |
Oklahoma County sits below Oklahoma on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Oklahoma on garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Oklahoma County: +127% yearly reported truck crashes went from 239 in the 2000s to 542 in the 2010s.
Overview
Police reported 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks in Oklahoma County since 2015: 2,245 people were injured and 105 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 2 truck crashes a day.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.7%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 36.8% of truck crashes, against 40.4% across Oklahoma.
By time of day, 4–5 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Oklahoma: 5.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-35 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (7). Next come I-44 (4), US-77 (2) and E Memorial Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
104 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Oklahoma: 1.4%).
Garbage-truck crashes peak in October (15% of them).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.1 deaths compared with 1.8 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 73034 fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Oklahoma County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-35; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: October is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Oklahoma County.
- 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 Oklahoma County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-35 | 7 |
| I-44 | 4 |
| US-77 | 2 |
| E Memorial Rd | 1 |
| I-235 | 1 |
| I-344 | 1 |
| Nw 178th St | 1 |
| S Pine St | 1 |
| SR-74 | 1 |
| W Memorial Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Oklahoma County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 763 |
| I-35 | 666 |
| I-44 | 613 |
| I-240 | 175 |
| I-235 | 69 |
| I-35 North | 46 |
| I-40 East | 42 |
| I-40 West | 38 |
ZIP 73034 at a glance
| Population | 48,831 |
| Density | 365 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $109,700 |
| Median home value | $393,983 |
| Home ownership | 74% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Oklahoma 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 | 198 | — | 6.9 |
| 2000s | 239 | +20% | 6.7 |
| 2010s | 508 | +113% | 8.5 |
| 2020s | 541 | +7% | 10.6 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 198 to 541. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 9.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 10.6 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 73034
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 73034?
Since 2015, 5,962 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Oklahoma County (2,245 injured, 105 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 73034?
Since 2015, I-35 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 73034: 7.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 73034?
Truck crashes in Oklahoma County peak in June, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 73034?
Garbage trucks were involved in 104 reported crashes in Oklahoma County since 2015 (1.7% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 73034 compared with Oklahoma?
Per 100,000 residents, Oklahoma County has 69.0 truck crashes a year; Oklahoma has 79.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 73034?
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.